LIHI Certificate #164 – Feeder Dam Project, New York
| 项目名称 | Feeder 坝 |
| LIHI 证书编号 |
164 |
| LIHI 证书期限 |
June 11, 2019 – June 10, 2032 |
| 所有者 | 伊利大道水电有限公司 (Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP)，布鲁克菲尔德可再生能源集团 (Brookfield Renewable Energy Group) 的子公司 |
| 状态 | 纽约 |
| 地点 | River Mile 203 on the Hudson River |
| 装机容量 | 6 MW |
| 平均年发电量 | 25,173 MWh |
| 设施类型 | 脉冲 |
| 联邦能源管理委员会 不。 | P-2554 issued in 2002, expires 08/31/2042 |
The Feeder Dam Project is located on the Hudson River in Saratoga and Warren Counties, New York. The project was constructed in 1828 and modified for hydroelectric generation in 1924. Four dams lie upstream, including Sherman Island (LIHI #177), and ten dams lie downstream of the project, including Glens Falls (LIHI #172). The project impoundment is managed by the New York State Thruway Authority to ensure water supply to the Feeder 运河 which supports navigation in the Champlain Canal between Fort Edward and Lake Champlain. The project is owned by Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LLC (Brookfield Renewable Energy Group).
The project includes a 坝, forebay, 泄洪道, closed 水槽, 发电站， 和 变电站.
The dam is 21 feet in height with three-foot 闪光板. Water is conveyed from the headwater pond through 主门 and into the 250-foot-long forebay, then through a closed flume to the generating units. The powerhouse contains 5 vertical propeller turbines with a total installed capacity of 6 MW. The project operates with a 2.0-foot impoundment fluctuation limit while river flows are within the operating range of the turbines. The impoundment fluctuation limit is reduced to 1 foot from April 1 – June 15 to facilitate fish spawning.
The project operates in a pulsing mode as a reregulating project with a reservoir that comprises roughly 717 acres at normal pool. 扣押 fluctuations are seasonal, limited to 2 feet except between April 1 and June 15 when fluctuations are limited to 1 foot. Minimum average daily flows are 1,760 cfs below the dam and an instantaneous 基流 of 1,500 cfs is provided below the dam. This flow regime was developed in consultation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
Waters within the project reach are classified as Class B, suitable fish habitat and primary contact recreation. The project waters are also listed as impaired for PCB-contaminated sediments though NYSDEC has confirmed that this impairment is no caused by the project.
The dams upstream and downstream of the project do not have 鱼道 measures and block access for migratory fish species. American eel have previously been present in the river and have been found to be able to ascend the downstream dams to reach the project, though only two individuals have been spotted (in 1984). Resident fish species include smallmouth bass, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, rock bass, fallfish, killifish, sunfish, tessellated darter, chain pickerel, and black bullhead. 垃圾架 overlays with 1-inch spacing and continuous 25 cfs discharge reduce the potential for 夹带 of resident species.
The project lands consist of 679 acres. The surrounding lands are largely undeveloped with some areas of residential development. The impoundment shoreline has some areas of forested and emergent 湿地.
PLUS-标准型： The project owner annually contributes to the Hudson/Sacandaga River Enhancement Fund for the purposes of ecosystem restoration, fish stocking, and natural resource stewardship. The owner also contributes to the Great Sacandaga Lake Enhancement Fund which also supports ecosystem restoration, fish stocking, stewardship, and recreation in the basin. Contributions are also made to a Fisheries Enhancement Fund for projects located throughout New York for improvements in stream habitat, handicap fishing access, native species restoration, and public fishing rights acquisition.
Threatened or endangered species potentially present in the project vicinity include the Northern long-eared bat, Indiana Bat, Karner blue butterfly, and frosted elfin butterfly. Consultation with the USFWS New York Field Office and NYSDEC’s Natural Heritage Program concluded that the project is not likely to impact the listed species. A survey was conducted for Karner blue butterfly and Frosted Elfin Butterfly but none were observed. No critical habitat for the Indiana bat was discovered in the project area and there is no critical habitat for Northern long-eared bat Transient individuals may be present and the project plans its operations in accordance with the USFWS 4(d) rule for the protection of the Northern long-eared bat. This rule outlines provisions related to preserving forest habitat for the species, especially in regard to tree clearing from June 1 through July 31.
Historic structures within the project reach include the dam, powerhouse, and Feeder Canal. The project operates under a cultural resource management plan developed in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office. The plan contains provisions to ensure proper stewardship of the historic resources at the project.
Recreation facilities at the project include a canoe put in below Feeder Dam, 16 parking spaces for access to Feeder Canal, tailrace fishing access parking, two picnic tables at Overlook Park, a car-top boat launch, and a canoe portage and take-out. Public access is provided free of charge where safety and private property do not preclude access.
合规状态
当前证书中没有针对设施的具体条件
2024: 未发现任何重大变化或合规问题。根据年度审查，该项目仍然合规。
2023: 未发现任何重大变化或合规问题。根据年度审查，该项目仍然合规。
2022: 未发现任何重大变化或合规问题。根据年度审查，该项目仍然合规。
2021: 未报告任何变更或合规问题。根据年度审查，该项目仍然合规。
2020: 未报告任何变更或合规问题。根据年度审查，该项目仍然合规。
2019: 当前证书的年度报告尚未生效。
认证历史
2022 年 1 月 1 日： LIHI 证书期限已根据 2022 年 1 月 1 日发布的 LIHI 第 2 版认证手册 2.05 版延长。有关新期限，请参阅上面的设施表。
October 14, 2019: The decision to certify the Feeder Dam project is final. No appeal requests were received during the appeals period that closed October 12, 2019. The project is LIHI #164 with a term from June 11, 2019 – June 10, 2027.
September 12, 2019: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Feeder Dam Hydroelectric Project. This decision is preliminary pending the 30-day appeal window. Only those who commented on the initial application during the 60-day comment period are eligible to file an appeal. Such appeal needs to include an explanation as to how the Project does not meet the LIHI criteria. Appeal requests can be submitted by email to comments@lowimpacthydro.org with “Feeder Dam Hydroelectric Project” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 329 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 6, Lexington, MA 02420. All requests will be posted to the website. The applicant will have an opportunity to respond and any response will also be posted. Requests must be received by 5 pm Eastern time on October 12, 2019. The full application and reviewers report are available below. If no appeal requests are received and the decision becomes final, the Certification term for the Project (pending LIHI #164) will be June 11, 2019 for a term of eight (8) years, which will expire on June 10, 2027.
June 12, 2019: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Certification of the Feeder Dam Hydroelectric Project. LIHI is seeking public comment on this application. Specifically, we are interested in knowing whether you think the Project meets the LIHI Low Impact Certification Criteria, as revised in the 2nd Edition Handbook. Please review the program and criteria in LIHI’s revised 手册 然后查看以下项目的申请材料。与特定 LIHI 标准（流量、水质、鱼类通道等）直接相关的评论将最有帮助，但所有评论都会被考虑。评论可以通过电子邮件提交给研究所 comments@lowimpacthydro.org with “Feeder Dam Project Comments” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 329 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 6, Lexington, MA 02420. Comments must be received on or before 5 pm Eastern time on August 11, 2019 予以考虑。所有评论都将发布到网站上，申请人将有机会作出回应。任何回应也将发布。
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