Laserfiche WebLink
1000 <br />900 <br />800 <br />700 <br />� 600 <br />� <br />� <br />u <br />3 500 <br />0 <br />u' 400 <br />300 <br />200 <br />100 <br />0 <br />Rio Grande Average River Flows below the Rio Grande Canal Headgate <br />0 20 40 60 80 100 <br />PercentExceedance <br />PROJECT DESCRIPTION <br />The goal of this project is to install a hydroelectric facility at the diversion dam of the Rio Grande <br />Canal. A number of structures on the canal were considered, and the diversion dam was chosen for <br />implementation because of the electrical generation potential. The other sites are still considered <br />feasible, and may be considered again in the future after the completion of this project <br />ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES <br />Early on in the pre-feasibility stage of this project the diversion dam was selected as the most <br />favorable site for hydropower development on the Rio Grande Canal. This diversion dam was found <br />to be an ideal site for low head hydropower development for the following reasons. <br />1) The Board of the Rio Grande Canal Water Users Association is proactively seeking <br />hydroelectric opportunities within their canal system. <br />2) The existing diversion dam provides much of the infrastructure reyuired for the installation <br />of this equipment. <br />a. A trash rack system to prevent debris from entering or damaging the turbine. <br />b. Regulated gates on both the canal and the diversion dam to maintain the optimal <br />head for the turbine. <br />c. A concrete bay of sufficient size to house the turbine and equipment. <br />Rio Grande Canal Water Users Association � Project Description <br />