Castle Creek known geothermal resource area: an environmental analysis

Technical Report · Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5923611· OSTI ID:5923611

Spencer, S G; Russell, B F ^[1]

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The Castle Creek known geothermal resource area (KGRA) is part of the large Bruneau-Grand View thermal anomaly in southwestern Idaho. The KGRA is located in the driest area of Idaho and annual precipitation averages 230 mm. The potential of subsidence and slope failure is high in sediments of the Glenns Ferry Formation and Idaho Group found in the KGRA. A major concern is the potential impact of geothermal development on the Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area which overlaps the KGRA. Any significant economic growth in Owyhee County may strain the ability of the limited health facilities in the county. The Idaho Archaeological survey has located 46 archaeological sites within the KGRA.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-07-1570
• OSTI ID: 5923611
• Report Number(s): EGG-GTH-5003
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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