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Projects
Saluda Dam (P-516) Remediation Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has directed South Carolina
Electric and Gas Company (SCE&G), licensee for the Saluda
Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 516) to strengthen Saluda Dam
so that it can withstand an earthquake the size of the Charleston
earthquake of 1886. To protect thousands of people, the Commission
has directed SCE&G to lower Lake Murrayto elevation 345 feet
during excavation at the toe (base) of the dam. It is expected
that this drawdown will begin about October 1, 2002, and last
for about 20 months. The 345 foot elevation is about 7 - 13 feet
below the usual lake level, which varies seasonally.
Information and Notices related to the remediation project:
Environmental Assessment
The Commission is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to
identify the impacts of the drawdown and to identify measures
that could be implemented to mitigate (lessen) the impacts associated
with the drawdown. This process includes public Scoping Meetings
to solicit input on resource areas that may be impacted as well
as potential mitigative measures.
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