Modification of Fish Ladders at John Day Dam, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington; Hydraulic Model Investigation.

Abstract

Prototype operation of the originally constructed fish ladders at John Day Dam revealed the need for ladder modifications to improve fish passage. A 1:10-scale model was used to evaluate the design modifications for both the north-and south-shore ladders. Improvements were desired in the flow-regulating sections and at the fish counting station for both fish ladders. The model was instrumental in developing a successful modification to the Hell's Gate slot-orifice type regulating section. The modification consisted of a slot-only design having a maximum head drop of approximately 6 inches. A vertical counting station was developed for the north-shore ladder. Successful operation in the prototype has verified the effectiveness of the design.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA146398

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  • Pauline Smith

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Columbia River
  • Dams
  • Engineers
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Flow
  • Gates
  • Hydraulic Models
  • Measurement
  • Model Tests
  • Models
  • Photographs
  • Scale Models
  • Secondary Flow
  • Walls

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