"m II" wrote in message news:5Wvhk.1161$%b7.532@edtnps82...
RHF wrote:
On Jul 22, 3:06 pm, m II wrote:
RHF wrote:
Improved Hydro by Adding 100 Feet to most of the
Existing Dams in the USA could add to American's
Electric Energy Needs

- I have a feeling that if there WERE the possibility of that extra
100
- ft, it would have been done at the initial construction stage. I
don't
- think they can add height to ANY installation.

Mike - Abilities and Needs have Changed
-and- You WOULD Be Dam Wrong.

- Even if the dam itself were suitable, the increased shoreline
- of the reservoir would probably prevent it.

Mike - You are Sure Dam Wrong.

- Adding MORE dams doesn't work either, as there has
- to be a minimum 'head' of water between reservoirs and
- it's pretty well all dammed up as it is.

Mike - You might be Head Strong -but- Dam Wrong.


I suggest you study the requirements of hydro electric power generation
before spouting off. I find it disturbing that you haven't got the
faintest idea of how water is used and stored.



mike

So true. I guess he doesn't realize that to raise the head of a dam, you
have to take the same amount off of the surrounding topography. I know many
damsites that it would literally be impossible to raise the head any
significant amount because what USED to be a valley is already a deep
reservoir with only a relatively few feet of land on either side. I know
others that to raise the head 50' would take out several (more) surrounding
towns and farmland.