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Title
Special Operation Report for Natanhala Power and Light Company's Dillsboro Project
Creator
Atlanta Regional Office
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Date Created and/or Issued
3/24/03
Publication Information
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Contributing Institution
UC Riverside, Library, Water Resources Collections and Archives
Collection
Clearinghouse for Dam Removal Information (CDRI)
Rights Information
Copyrighted
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Description
Scope/Content: Abstract: FERC issued Docket number p-2602: Based on observations during the field inspection and review of data submitted by the licensee, the Dillsboro dam, spillways, and powerhouse appear to be in satisfactory condition and adequately maintained. No conditions were found that should adversely affect the safety, permanence, and operational reliability of the project works. The licensee appears to be complying with the license articles and Commission regulations. There are no outstanding deficiencies or unresolved recommendations from previous ARO or consultants' inspections. There were no recommendations as a result of this inspection. During preliminary discussions with various stakeholders. Duke Power is considering decommissioning the Dillsboro project, including possible dam removal.
Scope/Content: Height: 12 Length: 310
Scope/Content: Date constructed: 1913.
Type
text
Form/Genre
digital copy
Identifier
ark:/86086/n2xg9qvg
247
Language
eng
Subject
Legal and policy
Safety and liability
Dams
Dam retirement
Place
Tuckaseegee River, NC
Dillsboro Dam
Lat: 35.4167; Long: 83.15
United States
Relation
http://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/intermediate.asp?link_desc=yes&slcfilelist=9670498:0

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