Author : CORPS OF ENGINEERS ST PAUL MN ST PAUL DISTRICT.
Release : 1980
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Book Synopsis Lock & Dam 7 Mississippi River Near La Crosse, Wisconsin. Reconnaissance Report for Hydropower by : CORPS OF ENGINEERS ST PAUL MN ST PAUL DISTRICT.
Download or read book Lock & Dam 7 Mississippi River Near La Crosse, Wisconsin. Reconnaissance Report for Hydropower written by CORPS OF ENGINEERS ST PAUL MN ST PAUL DISTRICT.. This book was released on 1980. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents a preliminary evaluation of the addition of hydropower at the existing navigation Lock and Dam 7. The study shows that installation of a hydro plant with a 4,800-kW (kilowatt) or 7,200-kW nameplate rating is economical. Pertinent data concerning the site and two optional installations are given. Severe environmental impacts do not appear to be associated with construction of a plant of the sizes investigated despite the proximity of the lock and dam to an environmentally sensitive area. The District Engineer recommends that the Corps of Engineers prepare a feasibility report which can serve as a basis for congressional authorization for hydropower plant construction at Lock and Dam 7.