Idaho Hydroelectric Potential: Theoretical Potential in Streams and Potential at Existing Dams and Proposed Sites

摘要

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the theoretical potential for small (200 kW to 25 mw) hydropower development in Idaho. All river basins in the state were included. Existing dams were identified in the state dam registration lists or Corps of Engineers Dam Safety Studies. Another aspect to this study involved evaluation feasibility transmission and load restraints for the River Reaches and at existing dams that do not have generating capabilities. A systematic procedure was developed to evaluate what was thought to be some of the more important considerations that might affect the feasibility of construction of a small hydro project. This report contains information on study methodology and also shows summary tables for hydro-potential for the river reaches and for the existing dams and proposed sites. Six appendices published separately are provided for the actual reach and site data. The appendices are split by geographical area following the same drainage basin boundaries as used by the Idaho Department of Water Resources in their major basins' delineations for the state. (ERA citation 07:042708)