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The Salmon River
PUBLIC NOTICE: BROOKFIELD POWER TO PERFORM WORK ON BENNETTS BRIDGE DAM/Notice of Change in Operation During Summer/Fall of 2006 Salmon River Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 11408)
Oswego County, New York
Brookfield Power will be performing work on the Bennetts Bridge Dam on the Salmon River Reservoir starting in August 2006. The dam rehabilitation will require a variance from Brookfield Power’s normal reservoir management target elevations. The Salmon River Reservoir will be managed from August 7, 2006 through November 7, 2006 to maintain an elevation of 927 feet (1-5 feet below normal elevations). Additional flows will be released from July 1, 2006 through August 6, 2006 in an effort to reach the desired elevation of 927 feet by August 7, 2006. Brookfield Power, in consultation with appropriate resource agencies, has determined the best water management practices for accomplishing dam safety related activities while managing environmental and recreational interests.
Reservoir Users: Compared to an average year, reservoir users may experience lower than normal reservoir levels during July and August, ranging from 1-5 feet below normal and then normal to lower than normal reservoir levels during the Fall period, ranging from 0-3 feet below normal. During the previous eight years of operations during the Fall periods, the reservoir has reached elevations as low as 8 feet below the 927 feet elevation. Brookfield Power’s 2006 operations should not affect boat launches any more than normal operations during past years.
Downstream Users: Compared to an average year, downstream users may experience normal to above normal flows during the mid-summer season (especially the month of July and into early August) as the reservoir is lowered to the construction elevation of 927 feet), and then generally average flows with flow fluctuations during the late Summer and Fall seasons as the reservoir is maintained at elevation 927 feet and hydroelectric operation match mother nature. Upon project completion (November 7, 2006), expect flows to match the base flow requirements until the reservoir can be returned to its normal seasonal targeted operating elevation.
Whitewater Users: Whitewater releases on the Salmon River for June, July and August will remain as scheduled. The scheduled Labor Day whitewater release will be contingent on reservoir inflows during the Labor Day weekend. Additional whitewater opportunities may be available during July when Brookfield Power will be releasing additional flows to reach the desired elevation of 927 feet.
If there are any questions, please call Brookfield Power’s Liverpool Office at 1-315-413-2700. The public is advised to continue monitoring Waterline at
1-800-452-1742 or www.h2oline.com for river flow conditions.
Gauge and River Info-
| NY | Salmon (Lake Ontario) | 1. Salmon River Dam to Bennett Bridge |
| NY | Salmon (Lake Ontario) | 2. Route 2A to Black Hole through Pulaski |
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