Brief reconnaissance study for the addition of hydropower for Carr Fork Dam, Sassafras, Kentucky

Technical Report · Mon May 24 00:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:5358713

Gebhard, Jr, T G

The feasibility of retrofitting the Carr Fork Dam near Hazard, KY for power generation was examined. This dam has a developable head of 80 ft and was built in 1975 to provide flood protection. The study of environmental, institutional, safety, and economic factors showed that the total investment cost would be $909,600 and that hydroelectric power development at this site is not feasible unless a higher price could be obtained for the power sold. (LCL)

• Research Organization: Gebhard (Thomas G.), Austin, TX (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC44-80R420006
• OSTI ID: 5358713
• Report Number(s): DOE/R4/20006-T15; ON: DE82017749
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of document are illegible
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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