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Rio Grande Average River Flows below the Rio Grande Canal Headgate <br /> 1000 <br /> 900 <br /> 800 <br /> 700 <br /> U, <br /> 600 <br /> 9- <br /> 500 <br /> 400 <br /> 300 <br /> 200 <br /> 100 Power Production <br /> 0 <br /> 0 20 40 60 80 100 <br /> Percent Exceedance <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 maybe 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 required 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 I Project Description 3 <br />