O'Shaughnessy Dam (Ohio)
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- This article concerns the dam near Columbus, Ohio. For the one in the Sierra Nevada mountains, see O'Shaughnessy Dam.
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[edit] Background
The O'Shaughnessy Dam is located on the Scioto River near Dublin, Ohio, USA. The dam forms O'Shaughnessy Reservoir, which is a major source of drinking water for the city of Columbus. It was completed 1925 following recommendations of then superintendent Jerry O'Shaughnessy (for whom the dam was named).[1] Located 10 miles upstream of the smaller Griggs Dam, it provides a large area for various forms of recreation in addition to its water supply duties. The reservoir holds 6.3 billion gallons (24 million cubic meters) over a surface area of 845 acres (342 hectares).[2]
[edit] Hydroelectricity
The city of Columbus installed a hydroelectric operation on the west side of the dam, which was completed in 1987.[3] The turbines can only be operated when there is sufficient flow, which means the dam cannot continuously produce electricity. With a head of 18 feet (5.5 meters)[4], the two turbines together produce 5 megawatts.[5][6]
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[edit] References
- ^ http://www.columbuswater.com/sources.htm
- ^ http://utilities.ci.columbus.oh.us/Public-Utiliities-2005-Annual-Report.pdf
- ^ http://utilities.ci.columbus.oh.us/electricity/greenpower.htm
- ^ http://www.greenenergyohio.org/page.cfm?pageID=54
- ^ http://www.pickocc.org/smartenergy/hydroelectric.shtml
- ^ http://utilities.ci.columbus.oh.us/electricity/greenpower.htm
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