A Preliminary Appraisal of Offstream Reservoir Sites for Meeting Water Storage Requirements in the Upper Snake River Basin.
Abstract
An appraisal of a detailed inventory of offstream reservoir sites to determine the value of the offstream impoundment of water in meeting possible water storage requirements in the Upper Snake River Basin in Idaho. Likely future uses of the storage water are discussed and estimates of the value of water are made in those uses under current Idaho conditions. A methodology for making an assessment of the social, political, and environmental acceptability of these offstream reservoir sites is developed. Conclusions indicate that the possibility of offstream water storage developments will be rather marginal in a cost effective sense. Hydropower development appears to offer promise of positive benefits. More detailed reservoir operational studies and economic feasibility evaluations are recommended on the more promising reservoir sites. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA098003
Entities
People
- C. C. Warnick
- H. C. Ames
- J. R. Filler
- L. A. Kirkland