HomeMy WebLinkAboutBefore the FERC Application for New License for the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project 1985Before the
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR NEW LICENSE
for the
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
FERC PROJECT NO.2307
MAJOR PROJECT -EXISTING DAM
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
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OCTOBER 1985
Before the
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ANN~EX CREEK AND SALMON .C'REEK
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FERC PROJECT·NO.2307
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ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND 'POWER COMPANY
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OCTOBER 1985
ANNEX CREEK/SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
FERC NO. 2307
Annex Creek
Salmon Creek
Exhibit
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
FOR MAJOR PROJECT -EXISTING DAM
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
FERC PROJECT NO. 2307
GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title
INITIAL STATEMENT
A PROJECT DESCRIPTION
B PROJECT OPERATION AND RESOURCE UTILIZATION
C CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
D PROJECT COSTS AND FINANCING
E ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
F GENERAL DESIGN DRAWINGS
SUPPORTING DESIGN REPORT (UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
G PROJECT MAPS
BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
FOR MAJOR PROJECT -EXISTING DAM
INITIAL STATEMENT
1. The Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (Applicant) applies to the
Federa 1 Energy Regu 1 a tory Commi s s i on (FERC) for a 11 cense for the Annex
Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project (Project) as described in
the attached Exhibits. The Project is designated as FERC Project
No. 2307. The original license for this Project was issued to Alaska
Juneau Mining Company (A-J Industries) on October 24, 1963 and trans-
ferred to Alaska Electric Light and Power Company on March 23, 1973.
2. The location of this Project is:
State or Territory:
County:
Township or Nearby Town:
Stream or Other Body
of Water:
Alaska
City and Borough of Juneau
Juneau
Annex Creek and Salmon Creek
3. The exact name and business address of the Applicant are:
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company
134 North Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
The exact name, business address and phone number of each person author-
ized to act as Agent for the Applicant in this application is:
Mr. William A. Corbus
134 North Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 586-2222
4. The App 11 cant is a domes tic corpora t 1 on organ i zed under the 1 aws of the
State of Alaska and duly qualified to do business in the State of Alaska.
5. (i) The statutory or regulatory requirements of the State(s) in which
the Project woul d be located and that affect the Project as pro-
posed, with respect to bed and banks and to the appropriation,
diversion, and use of water for power purposes, and with respect to
the right to engage in the business of developing, transmitting,
and distributing power and in any other business necessary to
accomplish the purposes of the license under the Federal Power Act,
are:
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a. Division of Policy and Planning, Office of the Governor
Under Alaska Statutes AS 46.60.010-20 and the Alaska Adminis-
tration Code 6 AAC 80.010-85.900, the State must determine
whether activities having a "direct and significant impact"
on coastal waters are compatible with State plans for the
coastal zone.
b. Alaska Public Utilities Commission
AS 42.05.010-721 provides for comprehensive regulation of the
services provided by electrical utilities and the rates
charged for those services.
c. Department of Environmental Conservation
Under 18 AAC 70.081, the Department must certify that a proj-
ect will comply with Alaska water quality standards. In
add i ti on t under AS 43.03·.020, the Department in conj unct i on
with the Department of Fish and Game must ascertain any
impact on runs of anadromous fish.
d. Department of Fish and Game
Under AS 16.10.020, the Department1s approval is required for
any work impacting anadromous fish streams.
e. Department of Natural Resources
Under 11 AAC 93.150-200, the Department has extensive regula-
tions covering dam construction. Under AS 46.15.010-270, the
Department regulates appropriation of State waters. Under AS
38.05.330 and regulations promulgated under 11 AAC 58.300-910,
the Department grants leases and easements that may be needed
to use or cross State lands. Also under AS 41.20.040, AS
41.35.020, AS 41.35.050, AS 41.35.080 and the regulations
promu 1 gated under 11 AAC 16.010-160, the Department admi n i s-
ters and regulates the historic, prehistoric and archaeolog-
ical resources of the State.
(ii) The steps which the Applicant has taken or plans to take to comply
with each of the laws cited above are:
a. Division of Policy and Planning, Office of the Governor
To comply with the laws and regulations administered by this
agency, we have submitted a packet of information describing
the Project, a completed Coastal Project Questionnaire, a
Statement of Consistency with the State Coastal Zone Manage-
ment Plan, and a draft of the application for new license.
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b. Alaska Public Utilities Commission
A copy of the information packet and the draft appl i cation
was filed with the Alaska Public Utilities Commission.
c. Department of Environmental Conservation
A copy of the information packet and draft application was
filed with the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Their letter of May 15, 1985 waived the State1s right to
certify the proposed activity. Therefore, no further action
regarding the Section 401 Water Quality Certification is
required at this time.
d. Department of Fish and Game
A copy of the information packet and draft appl ication was
filed with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
e. Department of Natural Resources
Copies of the packet of information and draft license appli-
cation were submitted to the Department of Natural Resources.
Additional information on the listing of the facilities at
Annex Creek was submi tted at the request of the State Hi s-
toric Preservation Officer.
6. The existing Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project is owned
and operated by Alaska Electric Light and Power Company.
I N WI TNESS WHEREOF the App 1 i cant has cau sed its name to be here-
under signed by William A. Corbus, Manager, Alaska Electric Light and Power
Company, thereunto duly authorized this 9 day of 0 ~ I 1985.
ALASKA ELECTRIC POWER AND LIGHT
By:
(80678B)
SUBSCRIPTION AND VERIFICATION
This Application is executed in the
City and Borough of Juneau,
State of Alaska,
by: William A. Corbus
Alaska Electric Light and Power Co.
134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
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being duly sworn, deposes and says that the contents of this Application are
true to the bes t of his knowl edge or be 1 i ef. The unders 1 gned App 1 i cant has
signed the Application this ~day of O~ ,. 19~.
(Applicant) ~tj
By: i:J~e~ Q. ~
Subscribed and sworn to before me, a (Notary Public, or title of other offi-
cial author1zpd by the State to notarize d~mel'ts, as approprl~te), of the
State of a/'d;ol!4=-= thi s day of (J!dCed'~·5), 19?~ .
(seal)
~ta~t or other authorized official)
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INTRODUCTION
EXHIBIT A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section and Subsection Title
ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
2. 1 Genera 1
2.2 Project Structures
2.3 Impoundment
2.4 Turbine-Generators
2.5 Primary Transmission Lines
2.6 Additional Equipment
2.7 Lands of the United States
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
3.1 General
3.2 Project Structures
3.3 Impoundment
3.4 Turbine-Generators
3.5 Primary Transmission Lines
3.6 Additional Equipment
3.7 Lands of the United States
APPENDIX A-l -Project License Chronology
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project (Project) is
located in Southeast Alaska i~ a mountainous region within the City and
Borough of Juneau (CBJ). The Project consists of two geographically separate
components, Annex Creek and Salmon Creek, whose reservoirs are located approx-
imately 10 miles northeast and 3 miles north of downtown Juneau, respectively.
Total Project installed capacity is 18,050 kVA (13.1 MW). The Annex Creek
Powerhouse contains two turbine-generator units for a total capacity of
4,050 kVA (3.6 MH) and is located 11 m; 1es east of downtown Juneau on Taku
Inlet. The Salmon Creek Upper Powerhouse contains two turbine-generator units
for a total capacity of 3,500 kVA (2.8 MW) and the Lower Powerhouse contains
one turbine-generator unit rated at 10,500 kVA (6.7 MH>' Due to constraints
on the Salmon Creek Upper Penstock, both powerhouses cannot be operated simul-
taneously. Both are located within the Juneau Townsite which is shown in
Exhibit G-l. The existing facilities are described in detail in the following
sections and their locations are shown in Exhibit G-1. Since the Project con-
sists of two distinct reservoir components with associated facilities, each
reservoir and its associated facilities are described as a discrete develop-
ment (Component). The Annex Creek Component is described first, followed by
Salmon Creek.
The Project is owned and operated by Alaska E1 ectri c Light and
Power Company (AELP). AELP is an investor-owned electric utility that serves
approximately 901 of the population of CBJ. It is estimated that the Project
wi 11 supp 1 y a quarter of Juneau IS e 1 ectr i ca 1 energy dur i ng 1985. A br i ef
history of AELP and the Project is presented below.
AELP was organized in 1893, and in the summer of 1894 began to gen-
era te and dis tr i bute e 1 ectri city produced from the waters of Gold Creek to
res i dences and sma 11 bus i nes ses . As Juneau grew, the use of e 1 ectr i city
increased, and steam generation facilities were added to the system. The
mi n i ng compan i es in the Juneau area a 1 so bu i 1 t the i r own pr iva te genera t i ng
facilities, most of which were hydroelectric.
In 1914-15 the Gastineau Mining Company constructed first the
Sa 1 mon Creek and then the Annex Creek Proj ect fac il i ties. The Proj ec't IS
construction history, including the numerous rehabilitation programs, is
described fully in Exhibit C. By 1936 all the mining companies and their
electric generating facilities had been amalgamated into the Alaska Juneau
Mining Company (A-J Industries). As AELP's load continued to grow, it met its
addi tiona 1 energy requi rement wi th purchases from A-J Industri es. When the
m; nes were permanent 1 y closed in 1944, AELP became the sole purchaser of A-J
Industries' hydroelectric energy.
Beginning in the late 1960's, A-J Industries, the Alaska Public
utilities Commission (APUC), and the Juneau municipal government became
i nvo 1 ved ina cos t 1 Y and pro longed 1 ega 1 dispute over the eff; c; ency of A-J
Industries' hydroelectric operation and its rate base. The case went to the
Alaska Supreme Court and resulted in numerous changes in wholesale rates to
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AELP and, consequently, to AELP's customers. In 1973, AELP purchased A-J
Industries' hydroelectric generating facilities and transmission system, and
the l.awsuit was resolved. This acquisition included the existing Project
facilities. An historical chronology of Project licensing events is included
as Appendix A-l.
2.0 ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
2.1 GENERAL
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The Annex Creek Component iss i tuated ina remote area of the
Tongass National Forest. There are two lakes in the Annex Creek drainage
area, Upper and Lower Annex Lake. Upper Annex Lake Reservoi r, the 1 arger of
the two, serves as the reservoi r for the Annex Creek Component. It has a
natura 1 water surface area of 183 acres at El 820 Mean Sea Leve 1 (MSL). A
timber buttress dam is located at the outlet of Upper Annex Lake Reservoir,
with a spillway crest at El 844.3 MSL. This raises the normal maximum water
surface area of the reservoi r to 264 acres. Spi 11 way dis charge flows into
Lower Annex Lake whi ch ; s drai ned by Annex Creek. Annex Creek flows for
approximately 0.5 mile downstream of the lake, discharging into Taku Inlet.
A tunne 1 has been dri ven in rock to Upper Annex Lake Reservoi r,
with a lake tap at El 690 MSL. A valve chamber is located at the outlet of
the tunnel which connects to the penstock. The penstock is a riveted steel
pipe 7,031 feet long, varying in diameter from 42 to 34 inches. The power-
house conta ins two turb i ne-genera tor un its for a tota 1 of 4,050 kVA and i s
located at Taku Inlet, approximately 0.5 mile northeast of the outlet of Annex
Creek. A 23-kV transmission line, with a combination of steel and wood struc-
tures, transmi ts the power generated at Annex Creek to the Thane Sw; tchyard.
Thane is located on Gastineau Channel, approximately 4 mi les southwest of
downtown Juneau.
2.2 PROJECT STRUCTURES
Annex Creek Dam. The Annex Creek Dam is a 20-foot-high by approximately
110-foot-long timber buttress dam, which was reconstructed in 1967. The dam
is constructed of pressure treated timbers. The upstream face is composed of
3-inch-thick tongue and groove decking over 8-inch by 8-inch horizontal
stringers. The stringers are supported by 8-inch by 10-inch beams which rest
on 8-inch by 10-inch timber buttress struts. The upstream face is protected
with an application of coal tar pitch. The toe of the dam is a concrete curb
which provides a watertight seal with the rock foundation.
A 57-foot-long spillway crest, also constructed of timber decking,
is supported by 8-i nch by 8-i nch braced timber col umns at the center of the
dam crest. The spillway crest is at El 844.3 MSL. The total hydraulic capac-
ityof the spillway at Annex Dam is approximately 458 cfs with no freeboard on
the dam.
Annex Creek Power Conduit. The Annex Creek Tunnel is 1,418 feet long and
connects directly with Upper Annex Lake Reservoir via a lake tap at El 690
MSL. The 1 ake tap is not prov i ded wi th trashracks. The tunne 1 is approx-
imately 8 feet by 8 feet and is unlined at the upstream end for approximately
540 feet, then protected by a 2-i nch guni te cover; ng for the next 628 feet.
Approx i ma te 1 y the 1 as t 250 feet of the tunne 1 are re i nforced concrete-1 i ned.
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Here a transition is made to a 78-inch-diameter conduit section which permits
connection to the riveted steel penstock just upstream of the valve chamber.
Flow through the power conduit is controlled by a 42-inch rising stem gate
valve in the valve chamber.
The Annex Creek Penstock is of riveted steel construction,
7,031 feet long and varying in diameter from 42 inches at the tunnel portal to
34 inches at the Annex Creek Powerhouse. The penstock wa 11 th i cknes s vari es
from 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch. The penstock is supported over most of its length
by wooden trestle structures.
Annex Creek Powerhouse. The Annex Creek Powerhouse is located directly
on Taku Inlet northeast of the mouth of Annex Creek. The powerhouse contains
two 2, 500-horsepower i mpul se type turbi nes connected to two generator uni ts;
one is rated at 2,250 kVA and the other at 1,800 kVA. The 34-inch-diameter
penstock bifurcates just upstream of the units and a turbine shutoff valve is
located on each branch permitting independent operation of the units. A
single 34-inch valve, with 4-inch bypass, is also positioned upstream of the
bifurcation as backup. The powerhouse is approximately 67 feet long by
48 feet wide with a concrete substructure and steel frame superstructure with
corruga ted meta 1 coveri ng. The floor is at El 28.56 and the he i ght of the
powerhouse ;s approximately 40 feet measured to the top of the roof. A 25-ton
overhead crane (now derated to 15 tons) moves on rails which extend the length
of the structure. A concrete ta i 1 race, measuri ng 18 feet deep by 40 feet
wide, discharges over a weir into the inlet. The weir crest is at E1 17.41.
2.3 IMPOUNDMENT
Upper Annex Lake Reservoi r . Upper Annex Lake Reservoi r has a norma 1
maximum surface area of 264 acres and normal maximum surface elevation of
844 feet MSL. The gros s storage capac i ty is 26,000 acre-feet at th is e 1 eva-
tion. The active storage capacity is 23,400 acre-feet with a minimum pool
elevation of 705 feet MSL.
2.4 TURBINE-GENERATORS
Annex Creek Turbi nes. The Annex Creek Powerhouse conta ins two 2,500-
horsepower, impulse type, Allis-Chalmers turbines. They each operate at
300 rpm, under an average net effective head of 765 feet.
Annex Creek Generators. The two generators installed at the Annex Creek
Powerhouse are three-phase, 2,300-Volt Allis-Chalmers synchronous generators.
Both generators were recently rewound; one is rated at 2,250 kVA and the other
at 1,800 kVA. Excitation is provided by an automatic static voltage regulator
system with a battery bank providing reliable control power.
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2.5 PRIMARY TRANSMISSION LINES
Annex Creek Transmission Line. The Annex Creek Component of the Project
has 12 mll es of 23-kV transmi s s i on 1 i ne stretch i ng over mounta i nous terrain
from the Annex Creek Powerhouse to the Thane Switchyard. The Annex-Thane cir-
cui t consi sts primari 1y of No. 2/0 bare copper conductors on both wood and
steel towers. A portion of the line at high elevations utilizes copper-clad
steel conduit conductors, which generate sufficient heat to alleviate a poten-
tial ice build up problem.
2.6 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
The Annex Creek Component has four 1, 250-kVA, s i ngl e-phase, 2,300-
to 23,000-Volt, oil immersed, water-cooled Allis-Chalmers transformers. These
transformers step-up from the 2,300-Vo1t generator voltage to the 23-kV trans-
mission line voltage. One of the transformers serves as a spare. One set of
three 23,000-Vo1t, double throw disconnect switches are provided as breakers.
2.7 LANDS OF THE UNITED STATES
The Annex Creek Component of the Proj ect inc 1 udes 692.6 acres of
land owned by the United States including 215.2 acres on national Forest Serv-
ice land and 477.4 acres on Bureau of Land Management land.
Annex Creek Component.
Exhibit
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Township
and Range
T.41S, R.69E
T.41S, R.69E
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Acres Use
31 Reservoir
83 Reservoir
15 Reservoir
242 Reservoir, tunnel, penstock,
dam
25 Reservoir, penstock
43 Penstock, powerhouse
3 Reservoir
5.5 Transmission 1 i ne
1.5 Transmission 1 i ne
5.5 Transmission 1 i ne
5 Transmission 1 i ne
3.7 Transmission line
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Township
Exhibit and Range Section Acres Use
G-3 T.41S, R.68E 13 5.9 Transmission 1 i ne
22 5.5 Transmission 1 i ne
23 99.0 Transmission 1 i ne
24 6.6 Transmission line
26 15.0 Transmission 1; ne
27 77.9 Transmission 1 i ne
32 5.4 Transmission line, switchyard
33 5.5 Transmission 1 i ne
34 11 .3 Transmission 1 i ne
3.0 SALMON CREEK COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
3.1 GENERAL
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The Sa 1 mon Creek Component is 1 oca ted wi thi n the Juneau Towns i te
Boundary. Salmon Creek Reservoir, located approximately 3 miles north of
downtown Juneau, is formed by a concrete-arch dam. The spillway is located in
the right abutment of the dam. An intake structure is built into the base of
the dam wh i ch connects to the Sa 1 mon Creek Upper Pens tock and Upper Power-
house. The Upper Powerhouse contains two turbine-generator units for a total
of 3,500 kVA. Power generated at the Upper Powerhouse is transmi tted via a
transmi s s ion 1 i ne to the old lower swi tchyard 1 oca ted near the Lower Power-
house.
Immedi ate 1 y above the Upper Powerhouse, the Upper Penstock bi fur-
cates, permitting water to be diverted to the Upper Powerhouse or into the
Lower Penstock leading to the Lower Powerhouse. The flow of water to either
powerhouse is controlled by two butterfly valves located at the bifurcation.
Due to Upper Penstock flow capacity and existing water rights, both
powerhouses cannot be operated simultaneously. The Lower Penstock is of
welded steel construction and is buried except where it crosses Salmon Creek.
The new Lower Powerhouse is located on Gastineau Channel adjacent to the old
Lower Powerhouse, now retired, approximately 3 miles northwest of downtown
Juneau. The Lower Powerhouse contai ns one turbi ne-generator uni t rated at
10,500 kVA. The nameplate capacity of the Lower Powerhouse Unit is 8.4 MW and
was installed for future expansion. The licensed capacity of the unit is
6.7 MW and is the maximum capacity the unit can presently operate. The power
generated is transmitted via a short section (450 feet) of intertie to the new
lower switchyard, where interconnection is made with AELp·s distribution
system.
When the Salmon Creek Component was originally constructed, an
arbi trary e 1 evati on datum was used wi th the dam spi 11 way crest at E1 1172.
This arbitrary datum is 26.29 feet below Mean Lower Low Water Datum (MLLW).
Throughout thi s exhi bi t thi s arbi trary datum wi 11 be referred to as the Upper
Salmon Creek Datum (USCD).
The Lower Penstock and Lower Powerhouse, which were built in 1984,
used another arbitrary elevation datum which is 4.79 feet below MLLW. This
arbitrary datum will be referred to as the Lower Salmon Creek Datum (LSCD).
3.2 PROJECT STRUCTURES
Salmon Creek Dam. The Salmon Creek Dam is a concrete arch dam 170 feet
high with a crest length of 648 feet. The dam crest is at E1 1175 (USCD).
The spillway crest elevation is 1172 feet (USCD) with 3 feet of freeboard pro-
vided by the dam. An intake structure is built into the base of the dam. At
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the crown of the arch, the dam measures 6 feet thick at the crest and 47.5 feet
at the foundation contact.
Releases can be made directly into Salmon Creek through the reser-
voir outlet. The outlet consists of a 36-inch pipe through the dam with a
36-inch gate valve used to maintain the reservoir level at E1 1140 (USCD).
The spi 11 way is an uncontrolled crest wi th ten 5-foot-wi de bays
separated by 1-foot-thi ck concrete pi ers. A concrete-1 i ned chute downstream
of the spillway directs water into the creekbed below the right abutment. The
hydraulic capacity of the spillway at Salmon Creek Dam is approximately
810 cfs with no freeboard on the dam crest. The spillway does not function
due to the limitation imposed by the FERC of the maximum pool level as
described below in paragraph 3.3.
Salmon Creek Upper Power Conduit. The intake structure measures 10 feet
wide by 11 feet high and is equipped with trashracks. Water is conveyed from
the intake structure to the va1vehouse immediately downstream of the dam
through a 36-inch-diameter concrete conduit. Flow into the Upper Penstock is
contro 11 ed there by a 36-inch, hand-operated gate va 1 ve. The Upper Pens tock
is 4,475 feet in length and varies ;n diameter from 30 to 40 inches. The pen-
stock is made of riveted steel varying in thickness from 0.25 to 0.47 inches.
The Upper Penstock bifurcates immediately upstream of the powerhouse. Down-
stream of the bifurcation a butterfly valve has been installed on each
branch. One condui t goes to the Upper Powerhouse and the other goes to the
Lower Powerhouse via the Lower Penstock.
Sa 1 mon Creek Upper Powerhouse. The Upper Powerhouse is a ti mber frame
structure 63 feet long, 34 feet wide and 27 feet high with a concrete sub-
structure. A 15-ton overhead crane serv ice s the fac i 1 i ty. Two 2, 500-horse-
power impu1 se type turbi ne-generator un; ts are housed ; n the structure wi th
six transformers in an attached 48-foot-10ng by 15-foot-wi de by 27-foot-hi gh
re i nforced concrete bu i 1 d; ng . The 30-i nch-d i ameter pen stock b i furca tes jus t
upstream of the units. The nozzle jet of the turbines is at E1 449.3 (USCD)'
Discharge from the plant flows into the South Fork of Salmon Creek. Nearby
detached structures serve as workshop, storage, and living accommodations.
Salmon Creek Lower Penstock. The Salmon Creek Lower Penstock is a buried
42-inch-diameter welded steel pipe varying in wall thickness from 0.375 to
0.507 inches. It is approximately 11,030 feet long and is buried for its
entire length except for the 346-foot section from the bifurcation to a pOint
downstream of the Salmon Creek Bridge and for 225 feet at the lower bridge.
The 42-inch-diameter penstock reduces to 30 inches in diameter just prior to
entering the new Lower Powerhouse.
Salmon Creek Lower Powerhouse. The new Lower Powerhouse structure is an
insulated prefabricated metal building approximately 57 feet long by 44 feet
wide by 22 feet high. It houses a single impulse turbine-generator unit with
the turbine jet at E1 34 (LSCD). Equipment is serviced by a 30-ton capacity
overhead bridge crane.
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A 30-inch-diameter ball valve is located 1n the powerhouse immedi-
ately upstream of the turbine to serve as a turbine shutoff valve. An 8-foot
by 4-foot buri ed rei nforced concrete ta il race di scharges into four 3-foot by
3-foot concrete box culverts extending from the former Lower Powerhouse.
These culverts, in turn, connect to a double 4-foot by 9-foot reinforced con-
crete box culvert that extends under Egan Drive and discharges into Gastineau
Channel. The former Salmon Creek Lower Powerhouse is now used as a warehouse.
3.3 IMPOUNDMENT
Salmon Creek Reservoir. Until recently Salmon Creek Reservoir had a
normal maximum water surface elevation of 1172 feet (USCD), with a resulting
gross storage capacity of 18,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 205 acres.
However, as ordered by the FERC in the current Project license, the reservoir
surface is not allowed to exceed E1 1140 (USCD) for safety considerations (see
Dam Safety Report, included in the Supporting Design Document to Exhibit F)'
At this elevation the gross storage capacity is 12,000 acre-feet and the res-
ervo; r area is 165 acres. The usab 1 e storage ; s 11,890 acre-feet at th; s
reduced level. The minimum pool elevation is 1019 feet (USCD).
3.4 TURBINE-GENERATORS
Salmon Creek Upper Turbines. The Salmon Creek Upper Powerhouse contains
two Joshua Hendy 2,500-horsepower, impulse turbines. They each operate at
257 rpm under an average net head of 685 feet.
Salmon Creek Upper Generators. The two General Electric generators
installed at the Upper Powerhouse are three-phase, 60 Hz, 1,750-kVA, 2,300-Volt
synchronous generators. Excitation is provided by an automatic static voltage
regulator system with a battery bank providing reliable control power.
Salmon Creek Lower Turbine. The Lower Powerhouse contains a single,
9,210-horsepower Gilkes Turgo impulse turbine which operates at 720 rpm under
a net effective head of 800 feet.
Salmon Creek Lower Generator. The single generator installed at the
Lower Powerhouse ;s a Siemans-Al1is three-phase, 10,500-kVA, 12,700-Volt
synchronous generator. Excitation is provided by a rotating exciter directly
coupled to the generator shaft.
3.5 PRIMARY TRANSMISSION LINES
Salmon Creek Transmission Line. The Salmon Creek Component of the Proj-
ect includes 2 miles of 23-kV transmission line, most of which connects the
Upper Powerhouse and the old lower switchyard. The remaining short section of
line runs from the new Lower Powerhouse to the new distribution substation.
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3.6 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
Salmon Creek Upper Powerhouse. The Upper Salmon Creek Powerhouse has six
600-kVA, single-phase, 2,300-23,000-Vo1t, oil-immersed, water-cooled General
Electric transformers. Two sets of three 23,000-Vo1t, single throw disconnect
switches are provided as line disconnects.
Salmon Creek Lower Powerhouse. Transformers and breakers are not within
the Project boundary. They are considered part of the distribution system.
3.7 LANDS OF THE UNITED STATES
The Salmon Creek Component of the Project occupies 315 acres of
1 and owned by the Un i ted States. The Component is 1 oca ted wi th in the Juneau
Townsite Boundary as shown in Exhibit G-1. These lands have been selected by
the State of Alaska, but remain under the interim management of the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) until the adjudicative process for selection has been
completed.
Salmon Creek Component.
Township
Exhibit and Range
G-4 T.41S, R.67E
(80678B)
Section
1
2
3
9
10
Acres
167
98
11
19
20
Use
Reservoir
Reservoir, dam, penstock,
transmission line, Upper
Powerhouse
Penstock, road, transmission
1 i ne
Penstock, road, transmission
line, Lower Penstock,
switchyards
Penstock, road, transmission
line
APPENDIX A-l
PROJECT LICENSE CHRONOLOGY
Date
January 24, 1918
October 24, 1963
December 23, 1963
September 1968
March 23, 1973
May 16, 1983
July 23, 1984
September 28, 1984
APPENDIX A-1
PROJECT LICENSE CHRONOLOGY
Event
Joint Final Power Permit. The continued operation and
ma; ntenance of the Annex Creek and Sa 1 mon Creek Hydro-
electric Project was authorized in the Joint Power
Permit issued to Alaska-Gastineau Mining Company by the
Department of the Interior and Department of Agricul-
ture. The Annex Creek and Salmon Creek permit to
construct and operate was originally issued by the
Secretary of Agri cu1 ture in 1915, but pursuant to the
Act of February 15, 1901 (31 Stat., 790), the Department
of the Interior gained joint jurisdiction with the
Department of Agriculture over hydroelectric development.
Project license issued by the Federal Power Commission
(FPC). In 1963 the continued operation of the Project
was authori zed in the 1 i cense issued to A-J Industri es
by the FPC. The 1 i cense was issued on the cond i ti on
that A-J Industri es rehabi 1 i tate both dams. The
required modifications were completed by 1967.
The FPC accepted A-J Industri es proposed modi fi cati ons
to FPC's license renewal requirements.
A-J Industries prepared and submitted the as-built con-
struction drawings of the rehabilitation of both the
Annex Creek and Sa 1 mon Creek fac i 1 i ti es, wh i ch the FPC
approved.
Annex Creek and Salmon Creek license was transferred
from A-J Industries to AELP.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC, formerly
FPC) granted AELP ali cense amendment to rehabi 1 i tate
the Lower Salmon Creek Component.
FERC granted a further amendment to the 1 i cense to pro-
vide for the construction of a new powerhouse and change
the penstock arrangement at Lower Salmon Creek.
FERC approved AELP I S amendment concern; ng a change in
the maximum water level allowed to be maintained behind
Sa 1 mon Creek Dam to mi t i ga te concern s of dam stab i 1 i ty
under full water conditions.
Date
November 1, 1984
December 17, 1984
Event
Appendix A-l
Page 2
FERC approved AELP I S request to a 11 ow the cons tructi on
and operation of a water treatment facility by the City
and Borough of Juneau, Alaska.
New Lower Powerhouse at Salmon Creek went on-line.
Section
Number
1 .0
2.0
3.0
EXHIBIT B
PROJECT OPERATION AND RESOURCE UTILIZATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section and Subsection Title
List of Figures
INTRODUCTION
ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
Page
Number
B-1
B-2
2.1 Project Operation -Procedures and Constraints B-2
2.2 Analysis of Estimated Dependable Capacity and
Average Annual Energy B-2
2.3 Project Output Utilization B-4
2.4 Future Development B-4
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT B-5
3.1 Project Operation -Procedures and Constraints B-5
3.2 Analysis of Estimated Dependable Capacity and
Average Annual Energy B-7
3.3 Project Output Utilization B-9
3.4 Future Development B-9
Figure
Number
8-1
8-2
8-3
8-4
8-5
8-6
LIST OF FIGURES
Title
Inflow Duration Curve -Annex Creek Reservoir
Capacity of Annex Creek Powerp1ant
Area-Capacity Curve -Annex Creek Reservoir
Inflow Duration Curve -Salmon Creek Reservoir
Area-Capacity Curve -Salmon Creek Reservoir
Capacity of Lower Salmon Creek Power Plant
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Annex Creek and Sa 1 mon Creek watersheds are located ; n the
mounta i nous areas outs 1 de of downtown Juneau, Alaska. The bas ins typi ca 11 y
receive over 100 inches of precipitation annually, largely as snow at higher
elevations.
The ma in source of energy and capac i ty for the Juneau area ; s the
Snettisham Hydroelectric Project, which is operated by the Alaska Power Admin-
istration, an agency of the U.S. Government. The area is served by two elec-
tric utilities, the Applicant and the Glacier Highway Electric Association
(GHEA), a rural electric cooperative with preference status in obtaining
wholesale power from Federal sources. The GHEA currently serves about 8% of
the tota 1 Juneau area load. The App 1 i cant uses its hydroe 1 ectr i c fac i 1 i ti es
at Annex Creek and Salmon Creek to displace more expensive diesel generation.
The expected average annual generation of the Project is estimated to be
55. 7 GHh, wh i ch is proj ected to meet approx i ma te 1 y 25% of Juneau I s energy
demand in 1985. The Annex Creek Powerhouse has a rated capacity of 4,050 kVA,
and contributes 43% of the total Project energy. The Salmon Creek Lower
Powerhouse wi 11 contri bute 57% of the tota 1 Project energy. Both components
are operated to maximize generation during the peak winter load months of
December through April. The Salmon Creek Upper Powerhouse has a rated capac-
i ty of 3,500 kVA. Because the same penstock serves both the Upper and Lower
powerhouses, they cannot be operated simultaneously.
This exhibit identifies and discusses the information related to
the present Proj ect operati on, energy and capac i ty, and the need for and use
of Proj ect power. Sa 1 mon Creek Reservoi r 1 eve 1 rna i ntenance procedures wi th
regard to dam safety are also discussed. As in the other Exhibits of this
app 1 i ca ti on for new 1 i cense, because the Project inc 1 udes more than one dam
with associated facilities, each dam and the associated component parts are
described together as a discrete component. The Annex Creek Component is dis-
cussed first, followed by the Salmon Creek Component.
B-2
2.0 ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
Annex Creek Lake Reservoi r is 1 oca ted 10 mi 1 e s northeas t of down-
town Juneau. Annex Creek has a dra; nage area of approx i ma te 1 y 6.2 square
m; 1 es above the dam site. The Annex Creek bas in conta ins two 1 akes, Upper
Annex Lake Reservoi r and Lower Annex Lake. Upper Annex Lake Reservoi r has a
water surface area of 264 acres at the maximum water surface El 844 Mean Sea
Level (MSL). Lower Annex Lake, which is located less than 0.25 mile down-
stream of the Upper Lake, has a natural water surface area of approximately
25 acres at water surface El 620 (MSL). Lower Annex Lake is approximately
0.5 mile from the mouth of Annex Creek at Taku Inlet.
The Annex Creek drainage basin varies in elevation from sea level
to 4170 feet at Annex Peak. Unlike the Salmon Creek basin, the Annex Creek
basin is not covered by glaciers.
2.1 PROJECT OPERATION -PROCEDURES AND CONSTRAINTS
The Applicant proposes to continue overall operation of the Annex
Creek Component as in the past, providing maximum power generation during the
peak winter load months of December through April. The Annex Creek Powerhouse
is remotely operated and the facility is currently staffed by an operator/
watchman. All control alarms and indications are telemetered to the Thane
Operations Center which controls all generation for the Juneau area. The
plant factor of the Annex Creek Component is estimated to be 76%, based on the
4,050-kVA rated capacity and the average annual energy generation.
Under all flow conditions, the Annex Creek power facility is oper-
a ted to ma i nta in the reservoi r 1 eve 1 between E1 705 MSL and E1 844 MSL, max i-
mi zi ng generation duri ng the peak wi nter months. Under norma 1 condi tions,
flow through the powerhouse varies from 44 cfs in early spring to 73 cfs in
the August-November period. Wi th a full reservoi r, the operati ng procedure
calls for a maximum controlled release of 76.8 cfs, the hydraulic capacity of
the Annex plant, in addition to uncontrolled spill. When the reservoir level
falls to the minimum pool, El 705 MSL, no releases are made.
2.2 ANALYSIS OF ESTIMATED DEPENDABLE
CAPACITY AND AVERAGE ANNUAL ENERGY
General Methodology. The Applicant has performed reservoir operations
studies to determine the average annual generation and dependable capacity of
the Project. Input data used in the operations studies included monthly aver-
age reservoir inflows; minimum reservoir releases; reservoir area-capacity
curves; turbine and generator flow/efficiency characteristics; and hydraulic
head losses ; n the water conveyance systems. The average annua 1 energy and
dependable capacity were estimated separately for each Project component.
Dependable capacity was calculated based on the average power output during
the peak load months of December through April for the worst year of record.
B-3
Streamflow Hydrology, Reservoir Inflow and Inflow Duration Curve. Syn-
thetic flow records were developed by the Applicant based on 18 years of gaged
streamflow records from the USGS Gage No. 1504800, Sheep Creek near Juneau.
The Sheep Creek dra i nage ba sin was chosen due to its simi 1 ari ty ins i ze and
other physical characteristics with the Annex Creek basin. In addition, it
has the longest period of record of unregulated flows in the vicinity of the
Project.
Based on the synthetic monthly average streamflow record, the aver-
age unregulated inflow to Annex Creek Reservoir is approximately 68 cfs. The
maximum monthly average inflow is 280 cfs, and the minimum monthly average
inflow is 0 cfs. A reservoir inflow duration curve for Annex Creek Reservoir
is shown in Fig. B-1.
Reservoir Rule Curve, Downstream Flow Requirements and Area-Capacity
Curve. The power operations study was based on a rule curve release schedule
designed to provide maximum power generation during the critical winter months
of December through April. For Annex Creek Reservoir, the rule curve releases
were as follows:
Month
August through November
December and January
February through April
May through July
Release
(cfs)
73.4
47.7
44.0
51 .4
When the reservoir was full, all reservoir inflow was released
through the penstock, up to the hydraulic capacity of the power plant.
There are no minimum instream flow release requirements for Annex
Creek downstream of the dam.
The area-capacity curve for Annex Creek Reservoir is shown in
Fig. B-2. As shown in the exhibit, active storage at the maximum pool (E1 844
MSL) is 23,400 acre-feet.
Turbi ne Capabi 1 i ty. Hydrau 1 i c Capac i ty and Hydrau 1 i c Head Los ses. An
estimated constant overall plant efficiency of 72% was used in the operation
studies. The maximum plant capacity at full reservoir ;s 4,050 kVA, and the
max i mum hydrau 1 i c capac i ty of the plant is 76.8 cfs. The head los ses in the
penstock were calculated based on a Manning's II nil roughness value of 0.015,
yielding a head loss coefficient of 0.01131. A curve showing power plant
capability versus head and power plant discharge is shown in Fig. B-3.
B-4
Ta i 1 water Ra ti ng Curve. Since the Anne)( Creek Powerhouse has i mpu 1 se-
type turbines with atmospheric discharge, a tai1water rating curve is not
included. The turbine nozzle is at E1 27.15 MSL.
Dependab 1 e Capaci ty and Average Annua 1 Energy. Based on the resu1 ts of
the power operations study, the Anne)( Creek Component has an average annua 1
energy generation of 24.2 GWh. The minimum annual generation for the peri-od
of record is 21.7 GWh, and the ma)(imum annual generation for the period of
record is 28.0 GWh. The dependable capacity is calculated to be appro)(imately
2,000 kW, based on the worst year of record, 1952, and the average power out-
put for the critical winter months.
2.3 PROJECT OUTPUT UTILIZATION
The App 1 i cant intends to conti nue to uti 1 i ze the full resources of
the Anne)( Creek Component to serve loads 1n the Juneau service area. An esti-
mated 90,000 kWh are utilized on-site.
2.4 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
The Project fully utilizes the e)(isting water resources of Anne)(
Creek. Presentl y, the App 1 i cant does not propose addi ti ona 1 deve 1 opment of
the facility or development of other projects on Anne)( Creek. The Applicant's
long range plans do include future investigations of the feasibility of
di verti ng water from Carl son Creek into Upper Anne)( Lake Reservoi r for power
generation.
B-5
3.0 SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
Sa 1 mon Creek Reservo; r is located about 3 mi 1 es north of downtown
Juneau. The Sa 1 mon Creek dra; nage bas in has a tota 1 area of approx; ma te 1 y
11.0 square miles above the mouth. Salmon Creek originates about 3.5 air
miles northeast of Juneau and flows generally westward for approximately
5 river miles before emptying into Gastineau Channel, approximately 3 miles
northwest of downtown Juneau. The drainage area intercepted by Salmon Creek
Reservoir is estimated to be approximately 5.2 square miles. The surface area
of the reservoir is approximately 165 acres at maximum pool (E1 1140).
An arbitrary elevation datum was used for the Salmon Creek Dam and
Upper Powerhouse when they were constructed. This arbitrary datum is
26.29 feet below Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) and fixes the dam spillway crest
at E1 1172. Throughout thi s exhi bi t thi s datum wi 11 be referred to as the
Upper Salmon Creek Datum (USCD).
The Lower Penstock and Lower Powerhouse used an elevation datum
4.79 feet blow MLLW. Thi s arbi trary datum wi 11 be referred to as the Lower
Salmon Creek Datum (LSCD).
The drainage basin varies in elevation from sea level to 4935 feet
at Observation Peak. In contrast to the nearby Gold Creek and Lemon Creek
basins, only a sma.11 portion of Salmon Creek basin is covered by glaciers.
3.1 PROJECT OPERATION -PROCEDURES AND CONSTRAINTS
The Applicant proposes to continue operation of the Salmon Creek
Component at a reduced maximum, providing maximum power generation during the
peak winter load months of December through Apri 1. The Salmon Creek Upper
Powerhouse wi 11 be operated on 1 y as a reserve fac i 1 i ty for the Lower Power-
house and as necessary to maintain minimum flows in Salmon Creek. As
described in Exhibit E (2.2.4), streamflow is to be maintained at a level of
1 .4 feet as measured on the staff gage near the fi sh hatchery fac i 1 i ty. The
Salmon Creek Lower Powerhouse is remotely operated. All control alarms and
indications are also te1emetered to the Thane Operations Center. The plant
factor of the Sa 1 mon Creek fac 11 i ty is es ti ma ted to be 54%, based on an
installed capacity of 10,500 kVA and average annual energy generation.
The Sa 1 mon Creek power fac i 1 i ty i s operated wi th in the fo 11 owi ng
constraints:
o Maximum permissible reservoir elevation of 1140 feet (USCD), as
ordered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Septem-
ber 28, 1984. Paragraph (B)(b) of the license for the Salmon Creek
Project was revised on that date.
o Maximum penstock release flow of 4.64 cfs for water supply as
agreed with the City and Borough of Juneau. Release is made
8-6
through a 10-inch outlet on the penstock just upstream of the Lower
Powerhouse. This outlet will be used until Juneau's requirement
reaches 3 mgd (or 4.6 cfs). Amounts above this will be pumped from
the ta 11 race. I n order to run thi s 4.6 cfs through the turbl ne,
the Applicant must make an agreement with CBJ to furnish the power
to pump the 4.6 cfs from the ta i 1 race to the CBJ reservoi r above
the powerhouse.
o Re 1 eases from the Upper Powerhouse into Sa 1 mon Creek wi 11 be made
during periods of low flow, as required by Certificate of Appro-
priation No. 611, ADL 45780, to maintain a staff gage level of
1.4 feet at the staff gage located in Salmon Creek adjacent to the
upper hatchery building.
o Releases through the Salmon Creek Dam low level discharge valve
will be made in accordance with the following procedures set forth
; n a memorandum from Wi 11 ; am A. Corbus, Manager, AELP, to Corry
Hildenbrand, Generation Engineer, and agreed to by the Regional
Habi tat Supervi sor, Alaska Department of Fi sh and Game and the
Regional Supervi sor, Alaska Department of Environmental Conserva-
tion. The memorandum was f; 1 ed wi th the Federa 1 Energy Regul atory
Commission (FERC) on January 28, 1985.
Annual Testing
Test between May 15 and June 30
Obtain verbal clearance from Regional Habitat Super-
visor, Department of Fish and Game and Regional Super-
visor, Department of Environmental Conservation prior
to testing.
Open va 1 ve no more than one-quarter to ensure proper
functioning
Maintaining Reservoir Elevation at 1140 Feet
Notify ADFG and ADEC that unusual runoff conditions
exist
The Sal mon Creek Reservo; r is norma 11 y ma i nta i ned between E 1 1140
(USCD), the maximum pool, and E1 1019 (USCD), the mi nimum pool. In thi s
normal range the target releases through the powerhouse vary from 40 to
105 cfs.
With the reservoir level at maximum pool [E1 1140 (USCD)], the
i ncom; ng runoff is re 1 eased through the penstock up to a max i mum flow of
105 cfs, the max i mum hydrau 1 i c capac i ty of the Lower Powerhouse. If the
inflow or projected inflow exceeds the maximum hydraulic capacity of the sys-
tem, releases are made through the low level discharge valve to keep the
reservoir from exceeding E1 1140 (USCD).
B-7
Dur i ng adverse water years, when the reservoi r 1 eve 1 drops be 1 ow
the minimum pool, only minimum releases for fisheries and municipal water
supply will be made.
3.2 ANALYSIS OF ESTIMATED DEPENDABLE
CAPACITY AND AVERAGE ANNUAL ENERGY
General Methodology. The methodology used to estimate dependable capac-
ity and average annual energy of the Salmon Creek facility is the same as that
described previously for Annex Creek in Section 2.2.
Streamflow Hydrology, Reservoir Inflow and Inflow Duration Curve. No
long term record of unregulated Salmon Creek streamflows is available.
Streamf10ws were recorded at the present site of Sa 1 mon Creek Dam from May
1911 through April 1914. Also, runoff in the Salmon Creek flume below the
Upper Powerhouse was recorded from October 1914 through September 1917.
Streamflows were recorded at the present site of Sa 1 mon Creek Dam for a
23-month per i od . Due to the 1 i mi ted extent of th iss treamf1 ow record, syn-
thetic flow records were developed by the App1 icant for Salmon Creek. The
synthetic monthly average inflows are based on 22 years of gaged streamflow
records from local basins with similar characteristics, namely Sheep Creek,
Gold Creek, and Carlson Creek. Relationships between these basins and Salmon
Creek were established based on the period 1914 through 1920, where streamflow
records for a 11 four sites are ava i 1 ab 1 e. Sheep Creek resu1 ted in the best
correlation and was primarily used to develop the Salmon Creek streamf10ws.
The 22-year study period January 1940 through December 1961 was
selected as the critical study period because it includes the driest 2-year
period on record, January 1950 through December 1951. Since Sheep Creek run-
off records are only available for water years 1947 through 1962, the runoff
from January 1940 through September 1946 was developed using a correlation
with precipitation at Juneau. Using the actual and synthetic Sheep Creek
streamf10ws, the Salmon Creek streamflows were developed for the 22-year crit-
ical study period. The complete methodology used is documented in "Feasibility
Study -Replacement of Salmon Creek Flume and Lower Powerhouse Penstock,1I
James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc., 1980.
Based on the synthetic streamflow record, the average unregulated
inflow to Salmon Creek Reservoir is approximately 63 cfs. The maximum monthly
average i nfl ow i s 227 cfs, and the mi n i mum month 1 y average i nf1 ow i s 0 cfs.
An inflow duration curve for Salmon Creek Reservoir is shown in Fig. 8-4.
Reservoir Rule Curve, Downstream Flow Requirements and Area-Capacity
Curve. The power operations study was based on a rule curve release schedule
designed to maximize power generation during the critical winter months of
December through Apri 1 . For Sa 1 mon Creek Reservoi r, the ru 1 e curve re 1 eases
were as follows:
Month
December and January
February through April
May through July
August through November
Release
(cfs)
44
40
47
67
B-8
The reservoir typically fills to El 1140 (USCD), the maximum pool,
by late September. From that period until November or December, outflow is
typically equal to inflow, up to the maximum outlet capacity.
In the power operations study, when
pool [E1 1140 (USCD)], all reservoir inflow was
up to the hydraulic capacity of the power plant.
plant capac i ty were as sumed to be discharged
valve located in the base of Salmon Creek Dam.
the reservoir was at maximum
released through the penstock,
Releases exceeding the power
through the low-level outlet
A maximum release of 4.6 cfs is discharged from the penstock above
the Lower Powerhouse. This release is used for the City and Borough of Juneau
water supply.
The area-capacity curve for Salmon Creek Reservoir is shown in
Fig. B-5. As shown in the exhibit, the gross storage at the maximum pool
[E1 1140 (USCD)] is 12,000 acre-feet. The active storage at the maximum pool
is 11,890 acre-feet.
Turbi ne Capabi 1 i ty, Hydrau1i c Capaci ty and Hydrau1 i c Head Losses. The
single unit at the Salmon Creek Lower Powerhouse has a maximum hydraulic
capacity of 118 cfs, and a normal maximum hydraulic capacity of 105 cfs. Fig-
ure B-6 ill ustrates the turbi ne capabi 1 i ty in kW versus di scharge for the
maximum and minimum reservoir levels. The head loss in the power conduit was
estimated based on Manning's II nil roughness values of 0.015 for the older pipe
above the Upper Powerhouse and 0.0105 for the new pipeline running from the
Upper Powerhouse to the Lower Powerhouse. The resu 1 ti ng head los s coeffi-
cient' which includes entrance losses, is approximately 0.0253.
Tailwater Rating Curve. Since the Lower Powerhouse has an impulse-type
turbine with atmospheric discharge, a tai1water rating curve is not included.
The centerline of the turbine nozzle ;s at E1 34 (LSCD).
Dependab 1 e Capac i ty and Average Annua 1 Energy. Based on the resu 1 ts of
the power operations study, the Salmon Creek Component has an average annual
energy generation of 31.5 GWh. The minimum annual generation for the period
of record is 23.0 GWh, and the max i mum annua 1 genera t i on for the per i od of
record is 38.8 GWh. The dependable capacity is calculated to be approximately
2,300 kW, based on the worst year of record, '956, and the average power
output for the critical winter months.
B-9
3.3 PROJECT OUTPUT UTILIZATION
The Applicant intends to continue to utilize the full resources of
the Sa 1 mon Creek Component to serve loads in the Juneau servi ce area. An
estimated 75,000 kWh are utilized on-site.
3.4 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
The Project fully utilizes the existing water resources of Salmon
Creek. The Applicant does not presently propose additional development of the
facility, including reconstruction of the existing dam to return the reservoir
to its former maximum allowable elevation, nor does it propose development of
other projects on Sa lmon Creek at thi s time. As i ndi cated in prior corres-
pondence with the FERC (see Appendix E-2 -Agency Consultation), the Applicant
may investigate replacing the Upper Penstock to enable the operation of the
Lower Powerhouse at the installed capacity.
(B0678B)
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ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU. ALASKA
INFLOW DURATION CURVE
ANNEX CREEK RESERVOIR
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RESERVOIR CAPACITY· (1000 ACRE-FEET)
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HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU. ALASKA
AREA-CAPACITY CURVE
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HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU. ALASKA
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ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU. ALASKA
INFLOW DURATION CURVE
SALMON CREEK RESERVOIR
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RESERVOIR CAPACITY (1000 ACRE -FEET)
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
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JUNEAU I ALASKA
CAPACITY OF LOWER
SALMON CREEK POWERPLANT
FIGURE 8-6
Section
Number
1 .0
2.0
3.0
EXHIBIT C
CONSTRUCTION HISTORY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section and Subsection Title
CONSTRUCTION HISTORY OF EXISTING PROJECT FEATURES
CONSTRUCTION HISTORY SUMMARY -ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
CONSTRUCTION HISTORY SUMMARY -SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
Page
Number
C-l
C-2
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1.0 CONSTRUCTION HISTORY OF EXISTING PROJECT FEATURES
The Gastineau Mining Company constructed the Annex Creek and Salmon
Creek Hydroelectric Project (Project) between the years of 1912 through 1915.
By 1936, all the mining companies and their electric facilities in the Juneau
area had been amalgamated into the Alaska Juneau Mining Company (A-J Indus-
tries). In 1973, Alaska Electric Light and Power (AELP) purchased A-J Indus-
tries' transmission system and hydroelectric generating facilities, which
included Annex Creek and Salmon Creek.
Project construction acti vi ti es date as earl y as 1912. Important
events related to the construction and rehabilitation of the Project are
tabulated below. As in other Exhibits of this application for new license,
because the Project includes more than one dam with associated facilities,
each dam and the associated component parts are described together as a dis-
crete development. The Annex Creek Component is discussed first, followed by
the Salmon Creek Component.
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2.0 CONSTRUCTION HISTORY SUMMARY
Date
June 1915
July 1915
August 1915
September 1915
October 1915
November 1915
December 1915
February 1916
June 1936
October 24, 1963
June 1967
September 1968
ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
Event
Construction commenced on the original Annex Creek Tun-
nel and Penstock.
Construction of the original Annex Creek Powerhouse and
transmission line was initiated.
Constructi on began on the ori gi na 1 Annex Creek ti mber
buttress dam.
The timber buttress dam and 264-acre reservoir were com-
pleted.
The original transmission line extending from Annex
Creek Powerhouse to Thane was completed.
Constructi on of the powerhouse and 7,031-foot-10ng pen-
stock was completed.
Power from Annex Creek was delivered to Thane. A tempo-
rary pipeline supplied water from the dam to the plant.
The original 1,418-foot-10ng Annex Creek tunnel was com-
pleted.
Construction of a new Annex Creek Dam was i ni ti ated.
The original dam fai led when floating logs rammed the
structure during a flash flood. The 2S-foot-high framed
timber buttress dam was completed this same year.
Project license was issued to A-J Industries by the
Federal Power Commission (FPC) for the continued oper-
ation of the Project. The license was issued on the
condition that both Annex Creek and Salmon Creek dams be
rehabilitated.
Rehabil i tation of the small sadd1 e dam to the ri ght of
the main dam and powerhouse fac i 1 i ti es was ; n i ti a ted.
The rehabilitation was completed this same year.
The FPC approved the as-bui 1 t draw; ngs of the rehabi 1-
itation of Annex Creek Dam.
Date
March 23, 1973
May 1977
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Event
The Annex Creek and Sa 1 lOOn Creek Hydroe 1 ectri c Proj ect
license was transferred from A-J Industries to AELP.
Installation of electrical equipment for remote oper-
ation at Annex Creek Powerhouse was initiated. Renova-
tion was completed this same year.
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3.0 CONSTRUCTION HISTORY SUMMARY
Date
May 1912
June 1912
January 1913
March 1913
April 1913
May 1913
September 1913
October 1913
November 1913
August 1914
October 1922
1935
October 24, 1963
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
Event
Construction of the original Lower Powerhouse (No.1)
located near the mouth of Salmon Creek at Gastineau
Channel commenced.
Construction of the wooden fl ume and two ori gi na 1 pen-
stocks was initiated.
The Lower Powerhouse was completed.
Construction of the original transmission line system
began.
Construction of the original l70-foot-high concrete arch
Salmon Creek Dam was initiated.
The original transmission line from the Lower Powerhouse
extending along the northeast shore of Gastineau Channel
to Juneau was completed.
Construction commenced on the Upper Powerhouse (No.2)
located approximately 2 mi les upstream of the mouth of
Salmon Creek.
Construction of the 9,876-foot-long wooden flume and two
original 1,625-foot-long riveted penstocks was completed.
The Upper Powerhouse was completed.
Construction of the Salmon Creek Dam and reservoir was
completed. Salmon Creek went on-line.
Salmon Creek Lower Powerhouse burned down.
The Lower Powerhouse was rebuilt. The original 9,876-
foot-long, 4-foot by 6-foot wooden flume was recon-
structed and replaced by a 4-foot by 5-foot flume.
Project 1 i cense was issued to A-J Industri es by the FPC
for the continued operation of the Project. The license
was issued on the condi ti on that both Annex Creek and
Salmon Creek dams be rehabilitated.
Date
1964-67
March 23, 1973
December 30, 1974
1980
May 16, 1983
July 8-November 6,
1983
July 23, 1984
July-August 1984
December 17, 1984
(B0678B)
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Event
Sa 1 mon Creek Dam and upper penstock support were reha-
bilitated during these years.
The Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
License was transferred from A-J Industries to AELP.
Lower Powerhouse shut-down permanent1 y due to deteri ora-
tion of flume.
The Upper Powerhouse was renovated and electrical equip-
ment for remote operation was installed.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC, formerly
FPC) granted AELP ali cense amendment to rehabi 1 i tate
the Salmon Creek Project.
An access road was constructed between the Upper and
Lower Salmon Creek powerhouses.
FERC granted a further amendment to the license to pro-
vide for the construction of a new powerhouse and change
the penstock arrangement at Salmon Creek.
Work commenced on the construction of a new penstock and
a new Lower Powerhouse adjacent to the ex; sti ng Lower
Powerhouse.
The new Lower Powerhouse went on-line.
Section
Nullber
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
EXHIBIT 0
PROJECT FINANCIAL STATEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section and Subsection Title
List of Tables
GENERAL
1 . 1 Project Descrt ption
FAIR VAWE, NET INVESTMENT, SEVERANCE DAMAGES
2.1 Fair Value
2.1.1 Annex Creek Component
2.1.2 Salmon Creek Component
2.2 Net Investment
2.3 Severance Damages
AVERAGE ANNUAL COST
ESTIMATED ANNUAL VALUE OF PROJECT POHER
APPENDIX 0-1 -Alternative Fair Value Calculation
Page
Number
0-1
0-1
0-2
0-2
0-2
0-2
0-3
0-3
0-5
0-6
Table
Number
D-1
D-2
D-3
D-4
D-5
D-6
D-7
D-8
D-9
D-10
D-11
D-12
DS-1
LIST OF TABLES
Title
Estimated Fair Value -Annex Creek Component
Estimated Fair Value -Salmon Creek Component
Original Value and Net Investment
Project Annual Cost
Alternative Cost
Severance Damages
Average Annual Project Energy
Sources and Uses of Energy
Annual Fixed Charges, 40 Year Life
Annual Fixed Charges, 20 Year Life
Operating and Maintenance Expenses
Diesel Operating and Maintenance, Fuel Costs
Original Value and Net Investment
1.0 GENERAL
The Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project (Project) is
an existing development consisting of two geographically separate hydroelec-
tric components, Annex Creek and Salmon Creek. This exhibit will discuss the
ex i sti ng Project IS esti mated fa i r va 1 ue, net investment, and severance dam-
ages; the estimated average annual cost of the total Project; and an estimated
annual value of Project power. Since neither new construction nor changes in
operation are proposed by the Applicant, this exhibit does not include an
estimated cost or the extent of financing of proposed new development. The
Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project license application is not
an initial license; therefore, this exhibit does not include the original cost
of land and water rights, nor of existing Project facilities.
1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project is owned and
operated by Alaska Electric Power and Light (AELP) (Applicant). AELP is an
investor-owned electric utility that serves approximately 90% of the popula-
tion of the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska (CBJ).
The Annex Creek and Salmon Creek reservoirs are located in a moun-
ta i nous reg i on wi th in the CBJ, approx i rna te 1 y 10 mil es northeas t and 3 mi 1 es
north of downtown Juneau, respectively. Total Project installed capacity is
18,050 kVA (13.1 MW). The Annex Creek Powerhouse contains two turbine-
generator units for a total capacity of 4,050 kVA (3.6 MW) and is located
11 miles east of downtown Juneau on Taku Inlet. The Salmon Creek Upper Power-
house contains two turbine-generator units for a total capacity of 3,500 kVA
<2.8 MW) and the Lower Powerhouse contains one turbine-generator unit rated at
10,500 kVA (8.4 MW). The max i mum capaci ty of the Lower Powerhouse un it is
restricted to 6.7 MW by the existing license. This cannot be exceeded at the
present time due to current limitations on the Upper Penstock flow capacity.
These limitations also restrict simultaneous use of both Salmon Creek power-
houses which are located within the Juneau Townsite. Project features and
their locations are shown in Exhibit G-1.
2.0 FAIR VALUE, NET INVESTMENT, SEVERANCE DAMAGES
2. 1 FAIR VALUE
D-2
Fa 1 r va 1 ue of the Project is defi ned as the amount neces sary to
reproduce the existing facilities in 1985. The cost of each major Project
feature was estimated at a reconnaissance level, using actual construction
costs for the newer or recently rehabilitated Project features when aval1-
able. For the older features, the costs were estimated based on similar
existing projects 1n Alaska. Table D-l presents the 1985 costs for construct-
ing the Annex Creek Component which are estimated to be $12,400,000. Table D-Z
presents the 1985 costs for the Salmon Creek Component which are estimated to
be $18,700,000.
A di fferent measure for determi n; ng the fa i r va 1 ue of the Project
is to esti mate the va 1 ue of the ex i sti ng features, 1 es s an amount for deprec i-
ation over time. This method was considered but proved inappropriate for this
Project because complete records of Project additions and deletions over the
life of the Project were not available. A complete explanation of this method
is included in Appendix D-1.
2.1.1 Annex Creek Component
The Annex Creek Dam was reconstructed in 1967 at a cost of $62,000.
Using the Water and Power Construction Cost Composite Index, the cost was
escalated to $200,000 at 1985 bid price level.
The Annex Creek Tunnel cost estimate was based on data from the
recently proposed Dorothy Lake Project. The lake tap cost estimate was deter-
mined by consulting with Dave Westfall of R. W. Beck and Associates who has:
26 years of experience in design and construction of tunnels and associated
features. The tunnel and lake tap are estimated to cost $3,100,000 at 1985
bid price level.
The Annex Creek Penstock cost was estimated based on the costs of
the recently constructed Lower Salmon Creek Penstock and the Neets Bay Project
pipeline near Ketchikan, Alaska. A review of the Neets Bay Project pipeline
was inc 1 uded because the s; te ; s s; m; 1 ar to Annex Creek. Pens tock cost 1 s
estimated as $2,100,000.
The Annex Creek Powerhouse cost was estimated using the recently
constructed Lower Salmon Creek Powerhouse plus an allowance for the site's
remote location. Powerhouse cost is estimated as $1,600,000.
The Annex Creek transmission line cost was estimated to be
$5,400,000 based on existing projects.
2.1.2 Salmon Creek Component
The eXisting Salmon Creek Dam was built for a normal maximum water
surface elevation of 1172 feet (USCD). For safety considerations (see Dal1l
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Safety Report, included in the Supporting Design Document to Exhibit F), the
current reservoir surface elevat10n is not allowed to exceed El 1140 (USCD).
Therefore, for determining the fair value of the dam, a cost of $9,500,000 was
estimated assuming a smaller da. would be built to operate at this reduced
1 eve 1 . Thi s est1mate was based on recently constructed concrete arch dams in
Alaska with some consideration of remoteness.
The Salmon Creek Upper Penstock cost estimate of $900,000 was based
on the actua 1 cost of the recent1 y reconstructed Lower Pens tock, whi ch was
$2,200,000.
The actua 1 cost for the Lower Salmon Creek Powerhouse was used in
this estimate; it was also used to estimate the cost of the Upper Salmon Creek
Powerhouse. Lower Salmon Creek Powerhouse cos t $1,900,000; the Upper Sa 1 mon
Creek Powerhouse cost $800,000.
The Salmon Creek transmission line cost was estimated to be
$700,000 using the same basis as the Annex Creek transmission line.
2.2 NET INVESTMENT
Net investment is defined as the original Project value less book
depreciation over the life of the Project. The total net investment for the
Project as of December 3l~ 1984 1s $7,247,627.64, as shown in Table D-3.
2.3 SEVERANCE DAMAGES
Severance damages are defined as the cost for the Applicant to find
alternative sources of power if the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric
Project was taken over by another enti ty. In thi s case, it; s assumed that
the Project would be replaced by a 10-MH baseload diesel generator over the
1 i cense period of 40 years. Ten megawatts was se 1 ected to rep 1 ace the com-
bined Annex Creek Powerhouse and the Lower Salmon Creek Powerhouse installed
capacity of 10.3 MH. A diesel generator has an estimated life of 20 years;
therefore, a second generator would replace the first at the 21st year.
Information used for the diesel alternative is from the Juneau 20 Year Power
Supply Plan dated December 1984.
Table D-4 presents the Project annual cost including the fixed
charges on the tota 1 net investment and operati ng and maintenance expenses.
Table D-5 presents the total annual cost using diesel to generate the equiv-
alent amount of energy as Annex Creek and Salmon Creek. This includes pur-
chasing power from Snettisham rather than generating the equivalent amount of
diesel in the first 7 years. This table also includes the fixed costs,
operation and maintenance expenses, and fuel costs of operating the diesel
units.
0-4
Table 0-6 presents the calculation of the severance damages for
each year of the 1 i cense. Tota 1 severance damages, at present worth (1989),
over the 40-year license period are $67,374,509. Tables 0-7 through 0-12
inc 1 ude the backup i nformati on for the severance damages data. Tab 1 e 0-7
shows how the average annual output of 55,000,000 kWh was derived. Table 0-8
is a Sources and Uses of Energy Schedu 1 e deve loped from the Juneau 20 Year
Power Supply Plan and assumes the Crater Lake Addition to Snettisham comes
on-line January 1, 1989.
Table 0-9 shows the fixed charge computation for Annex Creek and
Sa 1 mon Creek over a 40-year plant 1 i fe. Tab 1 e 0-10 shows the fi xed charge
computation for the diesel alternative over a 20-year life. Both of these
tables were based on an assumed 16.51 rate of return on common equity, an
11 .561 average embedded interest cost, and a goa 1 of 50% debt to tota 1 capi-
ta1ization ratio.
Table 0-11 presents the annual operation and maintenance costs for
the Project. Table 0-12 presents the details of operation and maintenance and
fuel costs for the diesel generator.
While not considered a severance damage to the Applicant, it should
be mentioned that a potential impact exists on the CBJ water supply if the
Proj ect is taken over by another enti ty. If the other enti ty di d not honor
the agreement between the App 1 i cant and CBJ to supply domesti c water v i a
Salmon Creek Lower Penstock, CBJ would have to replace that water source. An
estimate by CBJ for replacement of that water source is included in Appen-
dix E-2, Agency Consultation.
D-5
3.0 AVERAGE ANNUAL COST
The average annua 1 Proj ect costs are presented in Tab 1 e D-4. The
costs i nc1 ude f1 xed charges on the Project capi ta 1 and operati ng and rna; nte-
nance expenses. The tot a 1 annua 1 cost over the 40-year 1; cense period is
estimated to be $61,283,032. No changes are proposed over the license period.
D-6
4.0 ESTIMATED ANNUAL VALUE OF PROJECT POWER
The estimated annual value of Project power is estimated as the
average annual cost of obtaining an equivalent amount of power from the lowest
cos tal terna t i ve source. The a 1 terna t i ve source for the power genera ted at
Annex Creek and Salmon Creek would be a 10-MW diesel generator as described in
Section 2.3. The annual value of Project power for the diesel alternative is
shown in Table 0-5. The total annual cost over the 40-year license period is
estimated to be $197,420,325.
(B0678B)
Dm
ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE
ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
Item
Lake Tap and Tunnel ••••••••••••••••
Penstock •••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Powerhouse (including Equipment) •••
Transmission Line ••••••••••••••••••
Total ...••••••••..•••..•...•.......
(1) Estimated cost August 1985
(B0995B)
Cost(1)
$ 200,000
3,100,000
2,100,000
1,600,000
5,400,000
$12,400,000
TABLE D-1
Dam
ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
Item
Upper Penstock •••••••••••••••••••••
Upper Powerhouse (including
Equipment) •••••••••••••••••••••••
Lower Penstock •••••••••••••••••••••
Lower Powerhouse (including
Equipment) •••••••••••••••••••••••
Access Roads •••••••••••••••••••••••
Transmission Line ••••••••••••••••••
Total ............................. .
(1) Estimated cost August 1985
(B0995B)
Cost(l)
$ 9,500,000
900,000
800,000
2,200,000
1,900,000
2,200,000
700,000
$18,200,000
TABLE D-2
FERC
Account
Number
33100
33200
33300
33400
33500
33600
33100
33200
33300
33400
33500
33600
33100
33200
33300
33400
33500
33600
ORIGINAL VALUE AND NET INVESTMENT
DescriEtion
Lower Salmon Creek
Structures and Improvements ...........
Reservoirs, Dams and Waterways ••••••••
Water Wheels, Turbines and Generators •
Accessory Plant Equipment •••••••••••••
Misc. Power Plant Equipment •••••••••••
Roads, Railroads and Bridges ••••••••••
Total Lower Salmon Creek ••••••••••••••
Upper Salmon Creek
Structures and Improvements •••••••••••
Reservoirs, Darns and Waterways ••••••••
Water Wheels, Turbines and Generators •
Accessory Plant Equipment •••••••••••••
Misc. Power Plant Equipment •••••••••••
Roads, Railroads and Bridges ••••••••••
Total Upper Salmon Creek ••••••••••••••
Annex Creek
Structures and Improvements •••••••••••
Reservoirs, Darns and Waterways ••••••••
Water Wheels, Turbines and Generators •
Accessory Plant Equipment •••••••••••••
Misc. Power Plant Equipment •••••••••••
Roads, Railroads and Bridges ••••••••••
Total Annex Creek •••••••••••••••••••••
Total FERC License No. 2307 •••••••••••
(11
Original
Value
$ 300,167.93
2,500,326.64
1,151,981.70
297,321.93
207,835.32
1,632,187.68
$6,089,821.20
$ 73,537.00
1,004,790.15
92,523.00
697,454.55
8,422.11
48,466.00
$1,925,192.81
$ 96,658.33
429,893.66
278,432.92
603,400.00
28,874.39
0.00
$1,437£259.30
$9,452,273.31
TABLE D-3
~2~ p~
Ace. Book Net
DeEreciation Investment
$ 26,828.26 $ 273,339.67
197,303.46 2,303,023.18
58,694.35 1,093,287.35
21,101.88 276,220.05
10,039.92 197,795.40
20£402.34 1,611,785.34
$ 334,370.21 $5,755,450.99
$ 47,288.75 $ 26,248.25
860,568.12 144,222.03
57,939.15 34,583.85
135,260.86 562,193.69
4,506.48 3,915.63
48£466.00 0.00
$1,154,029.36 $ 771,163.45
$ 61,687.88 $ 34,970.45
258,792.14 171,101.52
160,428.93 118,003.99
244,238.05 359,161.95
8,900.90-37,775.29
0.00 0.00
$ 716£246.10 $ 721,013.20
$2,204,645.67 $7,247,627.64
TABLE D-4
PROJECT ANNUAL COST
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
(1985 DOLLARS)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
ANNEX/SALMON FIXED O&M TOTAL
YEAR GENER. (GWH) CHARGES EXPENSES ANNUAL COST
1989 55 1,742,257 376,476 2,118,733
1990 55 1,720,152 376,476 2,096,628
1991 55 1,697,104 376,476 2,073,580
1992 55 1,673,115 376,476 2,049,591
1993 55 1,648,328 376,476 2,024,804
1994 55 1,622,671 376,476 1,999,147
1995 55 1,596,290 376,476 1,972,766
1996 55 1,569,184 376,476 1,945,660
1997 55 1,541,353 376,476 1,917,829
1998 55 1,512,870 376,476 1,889,346
1999 55 1,483,807 376,476 1,860,283
2000 55 1,454,092 376,476 1,830,568
2001 55 1,423,796 376,476 1,800,272
2002 55 1,392,994 376,476 1,769,470
2003 55 1,361,684 376,476 1,738,160
2004 55 1,329,867 376,476 1,706,343
2005 55 1,297,615 376,476 1,674,091
2006 55 1,264,856 376,476 1,641,332
2007 55 1,231,734 376,476 1,608,210
2008 55 1,198,250 376,476 1,574,726
2009 55 1,164,331 376,476 1,540,807
2010 55 1,130,050 376,476 1,506,526
2011 55 1,095,479 376,476 1,471,955
2012 55 1,060,545 376,476 1,437,021
2013 55 1,025,322 376,476 1,401,798
2014 55 989,809 376,476 1,366,285
2015 55 954,078 376,476 1,330,554
2016 55 917,985 376,476 1,294,461
2017 55 881,674 376,476 1,258,150
2018 55 845,146 376,476 1,221,622
2019 55 808,400 376,476 1,184,876
2020 55 771,437 376,476 1,147,913
2021 55 734,257 376,476 1,110,733
2022 55 696,859 376,476 1,073,335
2023 55 659,317 376,476 1,035,793
2024 55 621,557 376,476 998,033
2025 55 583,651 376,476 960,127
2026 55 545,601 376,476 922,077
2027 55 507,406 376,476 883,882
2028 55 469,066 376,476 845,542
TOTALS 2,200 46,223,992 15,059,040 61,283,032
NOTES:
Column
(1) Table D-7
TABLE D-4
Page 2
(2) Column (8), Table D-9, x .001 x 7,247,627.64 (net investment)
(3) See Table D-11
(4) Column (2) + Column (3)
TABLE D-5
ALTERNATIVE COST
10 MW DIESEL
(1985 DOLlARS)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
ADDITIONAL
SNETT I SHAM PUR CASE DIESEL FIXED o&M TOTAL
YEAR REQO (GWH) POWER COST REQO (GWH) CHARGES EXPENSES FUEL ANNUAL COST
1989 54 1,566,000 1 1,501,955 8,000 63,900 3,139,855
1990 46 1,334,000 9 1,496,493 12,000 575,100 3,471,593
1991 38 1,102,000 17 1,484,440 136,000 1,086,300 3,808,740
1992 29 841,000 26 1,466,487 208,000 1,661,400 4,176,887
1993 20 580,000 35 1,443,197 280,000 2,236,500 4,539,697
1994 11 319,000 44 1,415,137 352,000 2,811,600 4,897,737
1995 1 29,000 54 1,382,745 432,000 3,450,600 5,294,345
1996 0 0 55 1,346,524 440,000 3,514,500 5,301,024
1997 0 0 55 1,306,787 440,000 3,514,500 5,261,287
1998 0 0 55 1,263,975 440,000 3,514,500 5,218,475
1999 0 0 55 1,218,274 440,000 3,514,500 5,112,714
2000 0 0 55 1,170,063 440,000 3,514,500 5,124,563
2001 0 0 55 1,119,529 440,000 3,514,500 5,074,029
2002 0 0 55 1,066,987 440,000 3,514,500 5,021,487
2003 0 0 55 1,012,561 440,000 3,514,500 4,967,061
2004 0 0 55 956,440 440,000 3,514,500 4,910,940
2005 0 0 55 898,875 440,000 3,514,500 4,853,375
2006 0 0 55 839,930 440,000 3,514,500 4,794,430
2007 0 0 55 779,791 440,000 3,514,500 4,734,291
200S 0 0 55 718,523 440,000 3,514,500 4,673,023
2009 0 0 55 1,501,955 440,000 3,514,500 5,456,455
2010 0 0 55 1,496,493 440,000 3,514,500 5,450,993
2011 0 0 55 1,484,440 440,000 3,514,500 5,438,940
2012 0 0 55 1,466,487 440,000 3,514,500 5,420,987
2013 0 0 55 1,443,197 440,000 3,514,500 5,397,697
2014 0 0 55 1,415,137 440,000 3,514,500 5,369,637
2015 0 0 55 1,382,745 440,000 3,514,500 5,337,245
2016 0 0 55 1,346,524 440,000 3,514,500 5,301,024
2017 0 0 55 1,306,787 440,000 3,514,500 5,261,287
2018 0 0 55 1,263,975 440,000 3,514,500 5,218,475
2019 0 0 55 1,218,274 440,000 3,514,500 5,112,714
2020 0 0 55 1,170,063 440,000 3,514,500 5,124,563
2021 0 0 55 1,119,529 440,000 3,514,500 5,074,029
2022 0 0 55 1,066,987 440,000 3,514,500 5,021,487
2023 0 0 55 1,012,561 440,000 3,514,500 4,967,061
2024 0 0 55 956,440 440,000 3,514,500 4,910,940
2025 0 0 55 898,875 440,000 3,514,500 4,853,375
2026 0 0 55 839,930 440,000 3,514,500 4,794,430
2027 0 0 55 779,791 440,000 3,514,500 4,734,291
2028 0 0 55 718,523 440,000 3,514,500 4,673,023
TOTAtS 199 5 i 771,000 2j OO1 47.m,425 16.008,000 127.863.900 197,4Z0,325
NOTES:
TABLE D-5
Page 2
Column
(1) Column (6), Table D-8
(2) Column (1) x $0.029/kWh x 1,000,000 kWh
(3) Column (7), Table D-8
(4) Column (8), Table D-10 x 0.001 x $6,277,500 (cost to install
one 10-MW diesel generator)
(5) Column (3) x $0.008/kWh x 1,000,000 kWh; also see Table D-12
(6) Column (3) x $0.0639/kWh x 1,000,000 kWh; also see Table D-12
(7) Column (2) + Column (4) + Column (5) + Column (6)
TABLE D-6
SEVERENCE DAMAGES
(1985 DOLLARS)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
ANNUAL PRESENT
ANNEX/SALMON 10 MW DIESEL SEVERENCE WORTH (A)
YEAR ANNUAL COST ANNUAL COST DAMAGES
1989 2,118,733 3,139,855 1,021,121 986,591
1990 2,096,628 3,477,593 1,380,965 1,289,146
1991 2,073,580 3,808,740 1,735,160 1,565,015
1992 2,049,591 4,176,887 2,127,296 1,853,816
1993 2,024,804 4,539,697 2,514,893 2,117,473
1994 1,999,147 4,897,737 2,898,589 2,358,004
1995 1,972,766 5,294,345 3,321,579 2,610,731
1996 1,945,660 5,301,024 3,355,364 2,548,102
1997 1,917,829 5,261,287 3,343,458 2,453,199
1998 1,889,346 5,218,475 3,329,129 2,360,082
1999 1,860,283 5,172,774 3,312,492 2,268,877
2000 1,830,568 5,124,563 3,293,996 2,179,911
2001 1,800,272 5,074,029 3,273,757 2,093,254
2002 1,769,470 5,021,487 3,252,017 2,009,037
2003 1,738,160 4,967,061 3,228,900 1,927,300
2004 1,706,343 4,910,940 3,204,597 1,848,110
2005 1,674,091 4,853,375 3,179,284 1,771,509
2006 1,641,332 4,794,430 3,153,098 1,697,505
2007 1,608,210 4,734,291 3,126,081 1,626,049
2008 1,574,726 4,673,023 3,098,296 1,557,098
2009 1,540,807 5,456,455 3,915,647 1,901,324
2010 1,506,526 5,450,993 3,944,467 1,850,549
2011 1,471,955 5,438,940 3,966,986 1,798,178
2012 1,437,021 5,420,987 3,983,965 1,744,806
2013 1,401,798 5,397,697 3,995,899 1,690,853
2014 1,366,285 5,369,637 4,003,352 1,636,721
2015 1,330,554 5,337,245 4,006,691 1,582,692
2016 1,294,461 5,301,024 4,006,563 1,529,122
2017 1,258,150 5,261,287 4,003,137 1,476,149
2018 1,221,622 5,218,475 3,996,853 1,423,992
2019 1,184,876 5,172,774 3,987,898 1,372,756
2020 1,147,913 5,124,563 3,976,650 1,322,593
2021 1,110,733 5,074,029 3,963,296 1,273,576
2022 1,073,335 5,021,487 3,948,151 1,225,806
2023 1,035,793 4,967,061 3,931,268 1,179,289
2024 998,033 4,910,940 3,912,907 1,134,089
2025 960,127 4,853,375 3,893,248 1,090,232
2026 922,077 4,794,430 3,872,352 1,047,711
2027 883,882 4,734,291 3,850,409 1,006,545
2028 845,542 4,673,023 3,827,480 966,716
TOTALS 61,283,032 197,420,325 136,137,293 67,374,509
(A) Assumes a real escalation rate of 3.5% without considering
inflation.
NOTES:
Column
(1) Column (4), Table 0-4
(2) Column (7), Table 0-5
(3) Column (2) -Column (1)
TABLE 0-6
Page 2
TABLE D-7
AVERAGE ANNUAL PROJECT ENERGY
a. Annex Creek
1981 27,402
1982 19,360
1983 25,259
1984 24,812
Total 96,833 MWh
Average 24,208 KWh
b. Upper Salmon
1981 13,791
1982 13,650
1983 16,344
1984 13,983
Total 57,768 KWh
Average 14,442 KWh
c. Lower Salmon -per Exhibit D
January 1984 Lic. Amendment 16,700 KWh
55,350 MWh
(B0995B)
TABLE D-8
SOURCES AND USES OF ENERGY
(GWh)
ilL (2) (3) (4) (5) (6 ) (7)
GHEA/AELP Energy Deficit Snettisham Diesel
Energy Without Displaced by Saved by
Year Reg.(l) Snettisham Gold Creek Annex/Salmon Annex/Salmon Annex/Salmon
1989 290 285 4 1 54 1
1990 298 285 4 9 46 9
1991 306 285 4 17 38 17
1992 315 285 4 26 29 26
1993 324 285 4 35 20 35
1994 333 285 4 44 11 44
1995 343 285 4 54 1 54
1996 352 285 4 63 55
1997 362 285 4 73 55
1998 372 285 4 83 55
1999 382 285 4 93 55
2000 393 285 4 104 55
2001 403 285 4 114 55
2002 415 285 4 126 55
2003 426 285 4 137 55
2004 426 285 4 137 55
2005 426 285 4 137 55
2006 426 285 4 137 55
2007 426 285 4 137 55
2008 426 285 4 137 55
2009 426 285 4 137 55
2010 426 285 4 137 55
2011 426 285 4 137 55
2012 426 285 4 137 55
2013 426 285 4 137 55
2014 426 285 4 137 55
2015 426 285 4 137 55
2016 426 285 4 137 55
2017 426 285 4 137 55
2018 426 285 4 137 55
2019 426 285 4 137 55
TABLE D-8
Page 2
llL (2) (3) (4) (5 ) (6) (7)
GHEA/AELP Energy Deficit Snettisham Diesel
Energy Without Displaced by Saved by
Year Req.(I) Snettisham Gold Creek Annex/Salmon Annex/Salmon Annex/Salmon
2020 426 285 4 137 55
2021 426 285 4 137 55
2022 426 285 4 137 55
2023 426 285 4 137 55
2024 426 285 4 137 55
2025 426 285 4 137 55
2026 426 285 4 137 55
2027 426 285 4 137 55
2028 426 285 4 137 55
(1) Exhibit 1-E, Sheet 1, Vol. 2, Juneau 20-Year Power Supply Plan
(B0995B)
CII
IA~AIICI
TIAII 0' DEIT
C21
RETORI 01
AIIUAL 'liED CHARGES ,aR el.OOO CA'ITA~ IX'IWDITVRE
.0 TEAR Lin
'31 '.1 un CII
IIITEREST 01 IDOl TAl 'ROPERTY
IQUITY CA'ITAL DIIT CA'ITA~ DE'RECIATIDI DEPRECIATIDI TAl
1I0Ta CAl lOTI CI' IIOTI Cc, lOTI CD' IDTI CI'
TABLE D-9
1'71 rlJ
I.COIIE TOTAL
TAl FilED CHARGE
IIOTS CF' IIOTI eG'
~---------~------~~-----~--~-----~~-----~-~--------------~-------------------~--------------~--------------
I 1.000.00 82.SO 5'7.80 25.00 SO. 00 us. 00 80.09 2.0.39
2 975.00 80 ••• !S8.38 25.00 .7.50 15.00 80.55 237.3.
3 950.00 78.38 5 •• 91 25.00 .5.13 15.00 80.87 234.18
• 925.00 78.31 53 •• 7 25.00 .2.87 15.00 eU.07 230.85
5 900.00 7 •• 25 52.02 25.00 .0.73 15.00 81.18 227 •• 3
8 875.00 72.19 50.58 25.00 38.89 15.00 81.13 223.89
7 850.00 70.13 .9.13 25.00 38.78 15.00 eu.oo 220.25
8 825.00 88. OS .7.89 25,00 . 3 •• 92 15.00 80.78 218.51
9 800.00 88.00 .8.2. 25.00 33.17 15.00 80 •• 3 212.87
10 775.00 83.9. ••• 80 25.QCl 31.51 15.00 60.01 208.74
II 750.00 81.88 .3.35 25.00 29.9. us. 00 59.50 20 •• 73
12 725.00 59.81 • 1.91 25.00 28 ••• 15.00 H.91 200.83
13 700.00 57.7B -40 •• 8 25.00 27.02 15.00 H.2. 198 •• 5
I. 875.00 55.89 39.02 25.00 25.87 15.00 57.50 192.20
15 850.00 1S3.83 37.57 25.00 2 •• 38 15.00 58.&8 187.88
18 825.00 51.58 38.13 25.00 23.17 15.00 55.80 183 •• 9
17 600.00 • 9.50 3 •• 88 25.00 22.01 15.00 54 •• 179.0 •
18 575.00 47 ••• 33.2. 25.00 20.91 15.00 53.85 17 •• 52
19 550.00 .5.38 31.79 25.00 19.88 15.00 52.79 189.95
20 525.00 .3.31 30.35 25.00 18.87 15.00 51.87 IM.33
21 500.00 .1.25 21.90 25.00 17.92 15.00 so. 50 160.65
22 475.00 39.19 27.48 25.00 17.03 15.00 .9.28 155.92
23 450.00 37.13 28.01 25.00 18.11 15.00 .1.02 151.15
24 .25.00 35.08 2 •• 57 25.00 15.3'7 15.00 .8.71 1.8.33
25 .00.00 33.00 23.12 25.00 1 •• 80 15.00 .5.35 1.1 •• 7
26 375.00 30.9. 21.ee 25.00 13.87 15.00 .3.ge 138.57
27 350.00 28 •• 20.23 25.00 13.1. 15.00 .2.53 1:11.84
28 325.00 28.81 18.79 25.00 12.52 15.00 .I.OS 128.88
29 300.00 2 •• 75 17.3. 25.00 11.89 15.00 39.~ 121.815
30 275.00 22.89 15.90 25.00 11.30 15.00 38.03 118.81
31 .250.00 20.83 1 ••• 5 25.00 10.73 15.00 38 •• 8 111.5.
32 225.00 18.~ 13.01 25.00 10.20 15.00 3 •• 87 lOtS. 4.
33 200.00 18.50 11.58 25.00 9.89 15.00 33.25 101.31
3. 175.00 I •••• 10.12 25.00 9.20 15.00 31.80 98.15
35 150.00 12.38 8.87 25.00 8.7. 15.00 29.92 90.97
38 125.00 10.31 7.23 25.00 8.30 15.00 28.22 85.78
37 100.00 8.25 5.78 25.00 7.89 15.00 28.50 80.53
38 75.00 8.19 •• 3. 25.00 7.50 15.00 2 •• 78 75.28
39 50.00 •• 13 2.89 25.00 7.12 15.00 23.00 '70.01
40 25.00 2.08 1 •• 5 25.00 8.78 15.00 21.21 8 •• 72
CA' (COLUnW r I J I 2' I .1850
C8, eCOLunli r I J I 2' X .1158
CC, el.OOO DEPRECIATED OVER .0 TEARS -STRAIGHT LIIIE nETHOD
CD' el.OOO DEPRECIATED OVER .0 TEARS -DOUBLE DECLINING BALANCE n£THOD
eE' el.OOO x .015
eF, LET T • TAX 'ATnEIIT
T • 0.511 'CO~U"IIS C2+4-1' • TJ
TCI -0.5'1) • 0.111 rca~U"II' tl.t-S'J
l' " !'I: ~ t ! O.489tC'D'un~3 t'2.4-!U i
t . liW .. !l , ... ,4 -5) )
h., COLtH'il:S 2 .. ." " " '; ~ .. 1
IA'
CB'
IC,
CD'
eE' CP,
ca,
ANNUA~ 'IXED CHAftGaS PER el.OOO CAP'TA~ EXPEND.TURE
20 YEAR ~I'E
tlJ t2J t3J t~l t5J
IALANCE RETURN ON INTEREST ON lOOK TAX
YEAR OF DEBT EQUITT CAPITAL DEBT CAPITAL DEPRECIATION DRPR!C'ATION
NOTE CA) NOTE ca, NOTE CC) NOTE CD)
I 1.000.00 82.50 57.80 50.00 100.00
2 950.00 78.38 5 •• 81 50.00 80.00
3 900.00 74.25 52.02 50.00 el.oo
4 850.00 70.13 ~9.13 50.00 . 72.90
5 800.00 158.00 ~8.2~ 50.00 85.81
8 750.00 81.88 ~3.35 50.00 511.05
7 700.00 57.75 ~0.~8 so. 00 53.1~
8 850.00 53.83 37.57 50.00 ~7.e3
" 800.00 ~1I.!50 3~.8e 50.00 .3.05
10 550.00 ~S.38 31.79 50.00 3 •• 7.
11 500.00 ~1.25 2 •• 90 50.00 3 ••• 7
12 ~50.00 37.13 28.01 50.00 31.38
13 400.00 33.00 23.12 50.00 28.2.
I. 350.00 28.88 20.23 50.00 25 •• 2
15 300.00 2 •• 75 17.3. 50.00 22.88
115 250.00 20.83 14 •• 5 50.00 20.59
17 200.00 115.50 11.58 50.00 18.53
18 150.00 12.38 8.157 so. 00 18.158
19 100.00 8.25 5.78 50.00 15.01
20 50.00 •• 13 2.89 50.00 13.51
lCOLunN ( I J I 2' X .1650
CCOLunM (II I 2"X .115s
el.OOO DEPRECIATED OVER 20 YEARS -STRAIGHT LINE "!THOD
e •• ooo DEPRECIATED OVER 20 YEARS -DOUB~E DECLINING IALANCE "£THOD
e .. ooo X .015
LET T • TAX PAynENT
T • 0.511 'COLunNS e2+.-5' + TJ
TCI -0.51 U • 0.511 rCOLU"NS (2 •• -5)1
T • 0.511 I 0 •• 89 rCOLUIINS (2+.-5)'
T • 1.0~5 rCO~U"NS C2+~-5"
Ca~U"H8 I + 3 + • t • • ,
USJ
PROPERTT
TAX
NOTE CE)
15.00
15.00 us. 00
15.00 us. 00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
TABLE D-10
t71
I NCOIIE
TAX
IIOTE CF')
33.98
.0.10
.5.20
.9.35
uS)
TOTAL
FIXED C1fARGE
NOTE ca,
239.215
238.39
2315 •• 7
233.151
52.88" 229.90
55.20 225 •• 3
57.08 220.27
58.31 21 •• 50
58.99 208.17"
59.1. 201.3!5
58.92 19 •• 07
5 •• 25 1815.39
57.22 178.3.
55.1515 1159.97
&6.21 1151.30
52.29 152.38
50.13 1.3.19
.7.75 133.80
.5.19 12 •• 22
.2 .... 11 ..... 15
TABLE D-11
ANNEX CREEK AND UPPER SALMON
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
Account For
Number 1982 1983 1984 Exhibit D
Annex Creek
Operating Expenses:
53707 Labor · ........... $107,694 $118,108 $123,015
53907 Misc. · ........... 9 z717 7 z167 4 2852
$117,411 $125,275 $127,867
Maintenance:
54200 Hydro Structures $ 153 $ $
54307 Waterways •••••••• 1,407 2,804 754
54407 Electric Plant ••• 13,869 12,982
57100 O/H Trans. Line 40z642 4 2 182 8 2 288
$ 56,071 $ 19,968 $ 9,042
Total Annex Creek •• $173,482 $145,243 $136,909
In 1985 Dollars(1) • $190,795 $156,913 $140,332 avg. $162,680
U:2~r Salmon
Operating Expenses:
53708 Labor · ........... $105,608 $116,350 $118,338
53908 Misc. · ........... 5 z611 5 2 260 2 2 522
$111,219 $121,610 $120,860
Maintenance:
54308 Waterways •••••••• $ 22,811 $ 15,325 $ 28,624
54408 Electric Plant ••• 421 16 z498 525
$ 23,232 $ 31,823 $ 29,149
Total Upper Salmon • $134,451 $153,433 $150,009
In 1985 Dollars(l) $148,869 $165,761 $153,759 avg. $155,796
Account
lumber
Lower Salmon
(1985 dollars)
Operating Expenses:
Labor ••••••••••••
Misc •••••••••••••
Maintenance:
Waterway •••••••••
Electric Plant •••
Misc. Transmission
Line •••••••••••••
1982 1983 1984
TABLE D-11
Page 2
For
Exhibit D
$ 5,000
3,000
10,000
15,000
25,000
$376,476
(I) O&M costs escalated to 1985 dollars using the consumer price index to
estimate inflation
(B0995B)
TABLE D-12
Diesel Operation & Maintenance, Fuel Costs
1. See Table 3 -IS, Page 3 -61, Vol. I, Juneau 20 Year Power
Supply Plan.
2. Install 1 10 MW Base Load Diesel Generator for $6,277,500.
3. Annual Energy capability of 10 MW Generator 58 GWH.
4. Operation and Maintenance per KWH -O.8¢
5. Fuel cost per KWH
a.) Assume 15 KWH/Gal.
b. ) Fuel Cost/Gal. 95 •. 9sz!
c.) Fuel Cost/KWH =-.&.":39sz!
d.) Assume no escalation in the cost of fuel.
APPENDIX 0-1
ALTERNATIVE FAIR VALUE CALCLILATION
The fair value of the Annex Creek. and Salmon Creek. Hydroelectric
Project was determined to be the cost of constructing the existing features in
1985, as described in Section 2.1. An alternative method, which yields a dif-
ferent measure of the fa i r value, is to determi ne the or i gi na 1 va 1 ue of the
Project at a 1985 level less an amount for depreciation. This method, which
is described in detail below, was considered for this Project but not used due
to i ncomp 1 ete records of changes to Project features over the 1 i fe of the
Project.
To determine the Project's original value at a 1985 level in the
alternative fair value analysis, the original cost of each feature is esca-
lated from its construction completion date to the 1985 level. This escalated
original value is then reduced by an amount for actual depreciation, called
percent condition. Percent condition is defined as the original cost less
book. depreciation (or net investment) divided by the original cost (or total
oj nvestment). The percent condi tion for the Project was ca 1 cul ated by FERC
account for each Component, as shown in Table DS-1.
Several gaps in the property ledgers made it difficult to accurate-
ly determine the original value and year of completion of each Project feature.
Without this information, escalating the original value to a 1985 level 1s
near 1 y i mpos sib 1 e. Therefore, th is method was determi ned as inaccurate and,
thus, the fair value method described in Section 2.1 was used.
FERC
Account
Number
33100
33200
33300
33400
33500
33600
33100
33200
33300
33400
33500
33600
33100
33200
33300
33400
33500
33600
ORIGINAL VALUE AND NET INVESTMENT
DescriEtion
Lower Salmon Creek
Structures and Improvements ...........
Reservoirs, Dams and Waterways ••••••••
Water Wheels, Turbines and Generators •
Accessory Plant Equipment •••••••••••••
Misc. Power Plant Equipment •••••••••••
Roads, Railroads and Bridges ••••••••••
Total Lower Salmon Creek ••••••••••••••
UI2Eer Salmon Creek
Structures and Improvements •••••••••••
Reservoirs, Dams and Waterways ••••••••
Water Wheels, Turbines and Generators •
Accessory Plant Equipment •••••••••••••
Misc. Power Plant Equipment •••••••••••
Roads, Railroads and Bridges ••••••••••
Total Upper Salmon Creek ••••••••••••••
Annex Creek
Structures and Improvements •••••••••••
Reservoirs, Dams and Waterways ••••••••
Water Wheels, Turbines and Generators •
Accessory Plant Equipment •••••••••••••
Misc. Power Plant Equipment •••••••••••
Roads, Railroads and Bridges ••••••••••
Total Annex Creek •••••••••••••••••••••
Total FERC License No. 2307 •••••••••••
'1~
Original
Value
$ 300,167.93
2,500,326.64
1,151,981. 70
297,321.93
207,835.32
1 1 632 1 187.68
'8,089,821.20
• 73,537.00
1,004,790.15
92,523.00
697,454.55
8,422.11
48,466.00
$1,925,192.81
• 96,658.33
429,893.66
278,432.92
603,400.00
28,874.39
0.00
$1£437,259.30
$9,452,273.31
'2~
Ace. Book
Del2reciation
$ 26,828.26
197,303.46
58,694.35
21,101.88
10,039.92
20,402.34
• 334,370.21
$ 47,288.75
860,568.12
57,939.15
135,260.86
4,506.48
48,466.00
$1,154,029.'36
• 61,687.88
258,792.14
160,428.93
244,238.05
8,900.90-
0.00
$ 716£246.10
$2,204,645.67
(3~
Net
Investment
$ 273,339.67
2,303,023.18
1,093,287.35
276,220.05
197,795.40
1£611,785.34
'5,755,450.99
$ 26,248.25
144,222.03
34,583.85
562,193.69
3,915.63
0.00
$ 771,163.45
• 34,970.45
171,101.52
118,003.99
359,161.95
37,775.29
0.00
$ 721,013.20
$7,247,627.64
TABLE DS-l
,41
Percent
Condition
0.91
0.92
0.95
0.93
0.95
1h!!
0.95
0.36
0.14
0.37
0.81
0.46
0.00
0.40
0.36
0.40
0.42
0.60
1.31
0.00
0.50
0.77
w
,
to
:c x
I,.lJ
Section
Number
1.0
2.0
3.0
EXHIBIT E
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section and Subsection Title
List of Tables
List of Exhibits
List of Appendices
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE LOCALE
1.1 Agency Consultation
1.2 Annex Creek Component
1.2.1 Existing Project Features
1 . 2 . 2 C 11 ma te
1.2.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Wetlands
1.2.4 Land Development
1.2.5 Population
1.3 Salmon Creek Component
1.3.1 Existing Project Features
1 . 3 . 2 C 11 mate
1.3.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Wetlands
1.3.4 Land Development
1.3.5 Population
REPORT ON WATER USE AND QUALITY
2.1 Annex Creek Component
2.1.1 Existing Hater Use and Quality
2.1.2 Existing Water Quality
2.1.3 Impacts of Continued Operation and
Protective Measures
2.2 Salmon Creek Component
2.2.1 Existing Water Use
2.2.2 Existing Hater Quality
2.2.3 Impacts of Continued Operation and
Protective Measures
2.2.4 Salmon Creek Minimum Flows
2.3 Water Quality Certification
REPORT ON FISH, WILDLIFE, AND BOTANICAL RESOURCES
3.1 Annex Creek Component
3.1.1 Existing Conditions
3.1.2 Threatened and Endangered Species
3.1.3 Impacts of Continued Operation and
Protective Measures
Page
Number
E-1
E-2
E-3
E-3
E-3
E-4
E-4
E-4
E-4
E-4
E-5
E-5
E-6
E-6
E-7
E-7
E-7
E-8
E-8
E-8
E-8
E-10
E-12
E-12
E-12
E-13
E-13
E-13
E-14
E-14
Section
Number
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(continued)
Section and Subsection Title
3.0 REPORT ON FISH, WILDLIFE, AND BOTANICAL RESOURCES
(continued)
3.2 Salmon Creek Component
3.2. 1 Existing Conditions
3.2.2 Threatened and Endangered Species
3.2.3 Impacts of Continued Operation and
Protective Measures
4.0 REPORT ON ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES
4. 1 Annex Creek Component
4. 1 . 1 Historical and Archaeological Resources
4.1.2 Protective Measures
4.2 Salmon Creek Component
4.2. 1 Historical and Archaeological Resources
4.2.2 Protective Measures
5.0 REPORT ON RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
5. 1 Annex Creek Component
5. 1 . 1 Existing Recreational Facilities
5. 1 .2 Existing Recreational Use
5. 1 .3 Potential Recreational Use
5. 1 .4 Agency Recommended Measures for Creating,
Preserving, or Enhancing Recreational
Opportunities
5. 1 .5 Measures to Create, Preserve and Enhance
Recreational Opportunities
5.2 Salmon Creek Component
5.2.1 Existing Recreational Facilities
5.2.2 Existing Recreational Use
5.2.3 Potential Recreational Use
5.2.4 Agency Recommended Measures for Creating,
Preserving or Enhancing Recreational
Opportunities
5.2.5 Measures to Create, Preserve, and
Enhance Recreational Opportunities
6.0 REPORT ON LAND MANAGEMENT AND AESTHETICS
6. 1 Annex Creek Component
6. 1 . 1 Existing Land Uses and Aesthetics
6.1.2 Wetlands and Floodplains
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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6.0 REPORT ON LAND MANAGEMENT AND AESTHETICS (continued)
6.1.3 Protection of Land Management, Aesthetics,
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6.2 Salmon Creek Component E-26
6.2.1 Existing Land Uses and Aesthetics E-26
6.2.2 Wetlands and Floodplains E-27
6.2.3 Protection of Land Management, Aesthetics,
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7.0 LIST OF LITERATURE E-29
Table
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LIST OF TABLES
Title
Appropriation of Salmon Creek Water Indicating User. Certiflcation
or Permit Number and Quantity of Allocation
Hater Quality of Salmon Creek Reservoir
Hater Quality of Salmon Creek
Escapement Counts in Salmon Creek for 1940-1980
Hildlife Species Associated with the Coastal Spruce/HemlocK
Vegetation Type
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Title
E-l General Map
E-2 Lower Salmon CreeK Floodplain and Zoning Map
E-3 Salmon CreeK Reservoir Water Quality Sampling Sites
E-4 Terrestrial Resources Map
E-5 Recreation
E-6 Key Photo Map
E-7 Land Use Designation and Visual Quality Objective Map
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix
Number
E-l Agency Consultation
E-2 Water Rights
Title
E-3 Water Quality Standards and Certification
E-4 Salmon Creek Flow Data
E-5 Recreation
E-6 Land Use Designations
E-7 Visual Quality Objectives
E-8 Zoning District Definitions
E-9 Alaska Coastal Management Program
E-10 Stream Gauge Salmon Creek -R&M Project No. C-733
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE LOCALE
The Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project (Project)
includes existing developments at both Salmon and Annex creeks. The Annex
Creek and Salmon Creek components are geographically separate, being located
respectively in mountainous terrain about 10 miles northeast and 3 miles north
of downtown Juneau. The Annex Creek Component is situated in a remote area of
the Tongass National Forest. There are two lakes in the Annex Creek drainage
area; the pr inc i pa lone, Upper Annex Lake Reservoi r, serves as the reservoi r
for the Annex Creek Component. The watershed area 1 s surrounded by preci p-
itous, glaciated mountains, including Annex Peak and Annex Ridge. Annex Creek
drains a small area above the lake, east of Carlson Creek, and is tributary to
Taku Inl et. The Annex Creek. Powerhouse and Swi tchyard are located on Taku
Inlet, 11 miles east of Juneau by air and 22 miles by water.
The Salmon Creek eo.ponent is situated within the Juneau Townsite
Boundary shown in Exhibit E-l. These lands have been selected by the State of
Alaska, but remain under the interim management of the Bureau of Land Manage-
ment (BLM) until the adjudicative process for selection has been completed.
The Sa 1 mon Creek Reservoi r 1 s located 3 mil es north of downtown Juneau in an
undeveloped area. Salmon Creek flows west from the reservoir and drains into
Gastineau Channel. The Upper Salmon Creek Powerhouse is located at the upper
end of Sa 1 mon Creek Vall ey, 1 ess than 1 river mil e be low the dam and reser-
voir. The Lower Salmon Creek Powerhouse and Switchyard are located near
similar commercial buildings along Egan Drive, adjacent to Gastineau Channel,
and 3 miles northwest of downtown Juneau.
As in the other Exhi bi ts of thi s app1 i cation for new 1 i cense,
because the Project includes .,re than one dam with associated facilities,
each dam and the associ ated faci 1 i ti es are descri bed together as a di screte
development or component. The description of the Annex Creek Component and
related discussion regarding the affected resources occurs first, the Salmon
Creek Component second. The followi ng is ali sti ng of the major features of
the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek. Hydroelectric Project. Locations of these
features are shown in Exhibit E-l.
Annex Creek Component
o 20-foot-high timber buttress dam
o 264-acre Upper Annex Lake Reservoir
o 1,418-foot-long tunnel driven to a lake tap into Annex Lake
o 7,031-foot penstock
o Powerhouse and switchyard
o 12 miles of 23-kV transmission line
Salmon Creek Component
o l70-foot-high concrete arch dam
o l64-acre Salmon Creek Reservoir
o lS,SOS-foot-long power conduit
o Upper. Powerhouse
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o Lower Powerhouse
o Transmission line
1.1 AGENCY CONSULTATION
Formal consultation was initiated January 9, 1985 with letters sent
to the fo 11 ow; ng agenc; es i nformi ng them of the scop i ng meet i ng he 1 d on Jan-
uary 17, 1985:
--City and Borough of Juneau
--Alaska Power Administration
--National Marine Fisheries Service
--Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
--U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
--Alaska Department of Fish and Game
--Alaska Department of Natural Resources
--Alaska Public Utilities Commission
--Alaska Department of Natural Resources -Forestry Division
--Department of the Army Corps of Engineers
The scopi ng process cOOll1enced before the Federal Energy Regu1 atory
Commission (FERC) amended its pre-filing consultation requirements (18 CFR
4.38) on March 20, 1985. Because the consultation was conducted in accordance
with regulations in effect at the time, it does not conform precisely to the
"new initial stage of consultation" regulations. An information packet was
prov i ded to all agenc i es and a scop i ng meeti ng was he 1 d to rece i ve agency
input as early as possible. In addition, information was also submitted to
the fo 11 owi ng:
--United States Forest Service
--United States Bureau of Land Management
--National Park Service -Alaska Regional Office
--Alaska Department of Natural Resources -
Division of Parks and Recreation
--Office of Management and Budget Division of
Governmental Coordination
--Alaska Department of Natural Resources -
Division of Land and Water Management
Copi es of the 1 etters sent to the agenci es regardi ng the scopi ng
meeting are included in AppendlxE-l along with the information packet and
materials distributed during and after the meeting. Agency letters commenting
on the discussion at the scoping meeting and the material in the information
packet are also in Appendix E-1.
On June 21, 1985, the draft Application for New License for the
Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Project was distributed to all the agencies
1 i sted above. The comments provi ded by the agenci es in regard to the draft
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1 i cense appl i cation have been addressed and incorporated into the document.
Copies of the letters are included in Appendix E-l.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has stated during
telephone consultation that they will comment formally to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission upon receipt of the final Application for New License.
The Alaska Offi ce of the Governor IOff; ce of Management and Budget Di vi s i on
acts as the clearinghouse for comments provided by Alaska State agencies
including the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation; Alaska Depart-
ment of Fi sh and Game; Alaska Pub 1 i c Uti 1 i ti es Contmi s s i on; and Alaska Depart-
ment of Natural Resources. The Alaska Offi ce of the Governor revi ewed State
agency comments and provided the Applicant with a letter notifying the
Applicant that lithe State has no objection to the draft application." (See
Appendix E-l.)
1.2 ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
1.2.1 Existing Project Features
The Annex Creek facility (3.6 MW; 4,050 kVA) consists of a 20-foot-
high timber buttress dam located at the natural outlet of Upper Annex Lake
Reservoi r, a power condui t, and a powerhouse located adjacent to Taku In1 et.
Upper Annex Lake Reservoi r was tapped in 1916 and a 1, 418-foot-l ong tunne 1
constructed, which provides a drawdown of 150 feet and 23,400 acre-feet of
usable storage. Flow through the power conduit is primarily controlled by a
gate valve located in the valve chamber at the outlet of the tunnel, where it
is connected to the penstock. The penstock is a riveted steel pipe, 7,031 feet
long. The Annex Creek Powerhouse contains two, 2,500-horsepower impulse tur-
bi nes, one connected to a 2, 250-kVA generator, and the other to a 1, 800-kVA
generator. A 23-kV transmission line extends 12 miles between Annex Creek and
Thane, located on the Gastineau Channel, approximately 4 mi 1es southwest of
downtown Juneau.
1.2.2 Climate
Annex Creek is affected by the maritime climatic conditions which
prevai 1 throughout Southeast Alaska. Low pressure systems from the Gulf of
Alaska typically produce overcast conditions, heavy precipitation, high humid-
ity, and moderate temperatures in this region. Marine climatic influences
limit daily and seasonal temperature ranges; however, high pressure systems
from the interior occasionally generate clear skies and more extreme temper-
atures for several days at a time. The summers are cool and the winters warm
with small diurnal temperature swings between seasons.
The mean temperature at Annex Creek. ranges from 45°F to 61°F in
the summer, and 18°F to 30°F in the winter. Annual precipitation at Annex
Creek is estimated to be 110 inches; most of which falls during the months of
October to December. Based on a 54-year period of record, Annex Creek aver-
ages 236 inches of snow (Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), 1973).
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1.2.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Wetlands
The Annex Creek Component 1 s located in steep terra in and has a
watershed characterized primarily by exposed bedrock and alpine tundra vegeta-
tion. The downstream portion of Annex Creek flows through forested land
dominated by western hemlock and Sitka spruce.
The Annex Creek dra i nage bas in above the Annex Creek Dam encom-
passes 6.15 square miles. The basin ranges in elevation from sea level to
4170 feet at Annex Peak. The Annex Creek. Dam is located on the southeast end
of Upper Annex Lake Reservoi r. Annex Creek flows southeast from the upper
lake outlet at E1 820 Mean Sea Level (MSl) to Lower Annex Lake at El 620 MSL.
Annex Creek then cascades steeply for a distance of approximately 0.5 mile
from the outlet of Lower Annex Lake to Taku Inlet at sea level.
The power plant and swi tchyard are located on Taku Inlet approx-
imately 0.5 mile northeast of the mouth of Annex Creek. The transmission
lines from the Annex Creek Powerhouse follow the southeast shore of Taku Inlet
through a forested area, then extend northwest up llOunta i nous ri dges, past
Power1ine Ridge, into Thane, covering a total distance of 12 miles. The
precipitous slopes are sparsely vegetated; no wetlands have been identified
within or near the Project site, other than the lacustrine habitat of the
streambed itself.
1.2.4 Land Development
The Annex Creek Project is located in the Tongass National Forest
under the jurisdiction of the USFS. The Project site is located in a remote
area and can only be reached from Juneau by air or via a 22-mile boat trip up
Taku Inlet to the powerhouse, and then on foot along the penstock to Upper
Annex Lake. Fl yi ng condi ti ons to reach Upper Annex lake Reservoi r are often
highly hazardous. Existing land development in this area is related to AELP's
hydroelectric project. No other existing development occurs in or near the
vicinity of the Project boundary_
1.2.5 Population
The only permanent residents 1n the viCinity of the facility at
Annex Creek are AELP employees. The nearest popu1ation center is downtown
Juneau, whose population is described below (Section 1.3.5).
1.3 SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
1.3.1 Existing Project Features
The Salmon Creek facility (6.7 MW; 10,500 kVA) consists of a
l70-foot-high concrete arch dam that forms a reservoir with a storage capacity
of 12,000 acre-feet at the currently allowed maxinn. elevation of 1140 feet.
The water surface is maintained at this level, as required by the current
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Project 11 cense, because of safety cons i derations. (See Dam Safety Report,
included in the Supporting Design Documentation to Exhibit F.) Water from the
Salmon Creek Dam is conveyed downstream to the Upper Powerhouse via the
4,475-foot-long steel Upper Penstock. Before reaching the powerhouse, how-
ever, the penstock bi furcates perm; tti ng water to be di verted to the Upper
Powerhouse (2.8 MW) or to the 11,030-foot-long Lower Penstock which leads to
the Lower Powerhouse (6.7 MW). The flow is controlled by two butterfly
va 1 ves. Because the same penstock serves both powerhouses, they cannot be
operated simultaneously. The Upper Powerhouse contains two 2,500-horsepower
i mpul se turbi nes connected to 2, 300-Vo 1 t generators. The Lower Powerhouse
contains one 9,210-horsepower impulse turbine connected to a 12,700-Volt gen-
erator.
An arbitrary elevation datum was used for the Salmon Creek Dam and
Upper Powerhouse when they were constructed. This arbitary datum is
26.29 feet below Mean Lower Low Hater (MLLW) and fixes the dam spillway crest
at El 1172. Throughout this exhibit this datum will be referred to as the
Upper Salmon Creek Datum (USCD).
The Lower Penstock and Lower Powerhouse used an elevation datum
4.79 feet below MLLW. This arbitrary datum w1l1 be referred to as the Lower
Salmon Creek Datum (LSCD).
1 • 3 • 2 C 1 i rna t e
Typical climatic conditions of Southeast Alaska are discussed in
Section 1.1.2. Temperatures at the Salmon Creek Component are similar to
those measured in downtown Juneau.
The mean temperature in downtown Juneau ranges from 42°F to
61°F in summer, and 18°F to 34°F in the winter. Precipitation data
recorded by Alaska Gastineau Mining Company at the Salmon Creek Dam and Upper
Powerhouse, and data from nearby Gold and Sheep creeks i nd i cate that annua 1
precipitation at Salmon Creek is 100-150 inches, most of which falls during
the months of October to December (AELP, 1982>' Total yearly precipitation in
the Upper Sa 1 mon Creek dra i nage is 15 to 35'1 greater than that in downtown
Juneau, which receives a mean annual precipitation of 91 inches.
Snow occurs frequently in the area, but usually melts quickly at
lower elevations. Higher elevations often remain snow covered unti 1 early
summer. The average snowfall in downtown Juneau, based on a 31-year period of
record, is 107 inches.
1.3.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Hetlands
The topographic setting of the Salmon Creek Reservoir is very
similar to that of Annex Creek. The Salmon Creek drainage basin ranges in
elevation from sea level to 4935 feet at Observation Peak located northeast of
the reservoi r. The hi gher elevations of the watershed are character; zed by
exposed bedrock and alpine tundra vegetation, and the terrain is precipitous.
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The dominant vegetative association below timberline is western hemlock/Sitka
spruce forest.
The Sa 1 mon Creek dra i nage bas in above the mouth of the creek com-
prises 11 square miles; the area of the basin above the dam is estimated to be
5.2 square miles. The Salmon Creek Dam is located on the west end of the res-
ervoir. From the spillway elevation, the Salmon Creek bed falls 725 feet for
a distance of 4,500 feet. The stream course then becomes quite flat for a
di stance of 2 mi 1es as the stream flows through forested land to Gastineau
Channel. A floodplain exists near the mouth of Salmon Creek (Exhibit E-2>.
Excepting the riverine system encompassing the stream channel itself, no wet-
1 ands are present wi th in the Project boundary; ti da 1 wet 1 ands present along
Gastineau Channel are over a mile northwest of the Project.
1.3.4 Land Development
The Sa 1 mon Creek Component is located wi thi n the Juneau Towns i te
El imination from the Tongass National Forest, currently administered by the
BLM. This land has been selected by the State of Alaska under a General Pur-
poses Selection (A-060997) and wll 1 be transferred to Ci ty and Borough of
Juneau (CBJ) jurisdiction after transfer to the State.
No ex is t i ng deve 1 opment other than AELP IS hydroe 1 ectr i c fac i 1 i ty
exists in the vicinity of the upper portion of the Salmon Creek site. Exist-
ing development along the Salmon Creek road-pipeline alignment, which extends
from the Upper to the Lower Powerhouse, is all related to AELP's hydroelectric
generation activities. Along the route, land development is restricted to the
penstock, road, and transmission line, which delivers power from the Upper
Sa 1 mon Creek Powerhouse to the AELP transmi s s i on sys tem (AELP, 1982) . The
lower porti on of Sa 1 mon Creek Va 11 ey, adjacent to Egan Dri ve, is zoned for
commercial, industrial and residential development; specific zoning districts
are shown in Exhibit E-2.
1.3.5 Population
The overall population of downtown Juneau has greatly increased
since Alaska's statehood due to staffing associated with the required State
and Federal government functions, including resource management agencies and
related services in the State Capitol and overall economic growth. The popu-
lation of the Juneau area has increased substantially over the last 20 years.
The 1960 census showed a population of 9,745 for the combined City and
Borough, and by 1970, the number had increased to 13,556. Current population
recorded during the 1980 census is 19,528 (AELP, 1982); an increase of 441
since the 1970 census and 1001 since the 1960 census.
The population is mainly concentrated in downtown Juneau and few
people reside near the Salmon Creek Project site. A 1975 population estimate
for the area surrounding the Salmon Creek Development was 393 (AELP, 1982).
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2.0 REPORT ON WATER USE AND QUALITY
The continued operation of the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydro-
electric Project (Project) will not alter water use or quality since neither
new construction nor changes in operation are proposed. The App1 i cant began
its assessment of water use and qua 1 i ty 1 n January 1985 by contacti ng appro-
priate agencies including the Alaska Departments of Environmental Conservation
(ADEC), Natural Resources (DNR), and Fi sh and Game (ADFG), the Army Corps of
Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the U.S. Forest Service
(USFS), and the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ). An information packet was
provi ded to each agency prior to the forma 1 scopi ng meeti ng. (A copy of
information submi tted to the agenci es duri ng the scopi ng process is i nc1 uded
in Appendi x E-1.) Many of the agenci es sent representati ves to a scopi ng
meeti ng he 1 din Juneau on January 17, 1985 to di scuss agency interests wi th
respect to the license application. Consultation with these agencies has
continued throughout the preparation of this application. Copies of agency
letters received during consultation are included in Appendix E-l.
The Project consists of two hydraulically separate components, one
at Annex Creek, a remote site above Taku Inlet, the other at Salmon Creek,
just a few miles outside Juneau. Because these components are completely
separate, each will be addressed separately in this report.
2.1 ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
2.1.1 Existing Water Use and Quality
Hydrology. The Annex Creek hydrology and reservoir operation are
described in detail in Exhibit B. No streamflow data are available for Annex
Creek, hence operations and power studies are based on synthetic hydrological
information. The following description of area hydrology presents some of
that information to provide background on the environmental setting.
The Annex Creek drainage area above Annex Creek Dam encompasses
6. 15 square mi 1 es. Mean month ly i nfl ow from thi s area into Upper Annex Lake
Reservoir is estimated to be 68 cfs; the range of flow is 0 to 280 cfs. The
reservoir elevation fluctuates from 698 to 848 feet; mean elevation is
822 feet. At maximum water surface elevation the reservoir area is 264 acres.
Minimum levels are typically experienced in March or April. By May the eleva-
tion of the reservoir begins to rise in response to spring snowmelt. The
maximum level is achieved by September or October, after which power with-
drawals exceed inflow, and the reservoir elevation decreases through March or
April. Lower Annex Lake, whi ch has a natural water surface area of 25 acres
at water surface El 620, flows into Annex Creek, which cascades steeply down
to Taku Inlet.
Water Use. The only recorded use of Annex Creek waters is generation of
hydroe 1 ectri c power at the Annex Creek. Powerhouse near the mouth of Annex
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Creek. AELP has a water ri ght for use of 74 cfs dati ng from 1915 (ADL
45781). A copy of the water right certificate is included 1n Appendix E-2.
No additional uses are proposed for Annex Creek.
2.1.2 Existing Water Quality
All fresh waters of Alaska not specifically classifled otherwise
are classified by ADEC as suitable for all potential freshwater uses, in-
cluding: (1) water supply for drinking and food processing,. agriculture,
aquaculture and industrial uses; (2) water recreation; and (3) growth and
propagation of fish, shellfish, other aquatic life and wildlife including
waterfowl and fur-bearers (ADEC, 1979). Criteria corresponding to each of
these uses have been developed by ADEC and are included in Appendix E-4;
together the criteria and classification constitute the water quality stan-
dards established by ADEC.
Although no data are available on Annex Creek or Annex Lakes due to
the absence of any development other than the hydroelectric generating facil-
ities in the watershed, it is likely that the quality of these water bodies is
excellent. Seasonal variations in temperature and chemical water quality are
probably similar to those of other surface waters in the Juneau vicinity,
including Salmon Creek and Salmon Creek Reservoir, described in Section 2.2.2
below.
2.1.3 Impacts of Continued Operation and Protective Measures
Since neither changes in operation nor new construction are pro-
posed, continued operation of the Project will not alter present water use or
quality. The current license contains articles designed to protect water
quality. Protection of water quality and fish habitat is accomplished by
Article 41 (of the 1963 license), which requires that erosion and siltation
due to Project construction and operation be minimized.
2.2 SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
2.2.1 Existing Water Use
Hydrology. The hydrology and operation of the Salmon Creek. Component,
described in detail in Exhibit B, are summarized briefly here to provide back.-
ground information. Limited streamflow data are available; therefore, most of
the description is derived from synthetic hydrological modeling. Mean monthly
inflow into the Salmon Creek Reservoir from its 5.2-square-mile drainage area
is estimated to be 63 cfs; ranging from 0 to 227 cfs.
Data collected from July 1911 through October 1912 are included in
Appendix E-4 and provide an indication of what the typical pattern of Salmon
Creek flow would be in the absence of the reservoir. Even in the driest month
in this period, flows generally exceeded 4 cfs at the dam site.
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The reservoir elevation, which averages 1104 feet (USCD), ranges
from 1019 to 1140, the maximum permitted because of dam safety considerations
(see the Dam Safety Report in the Supporting Design Report). The surface area
at maximum pool [E1 1140 (USCD)] is about 205 acres. The maximum level is
typi ca 11 y achi eved by autumn and ma i nta i ned through December. In the wi nter ,
wi th increased power generation and reduced runoff, the reservoi r e 1 evati on
typically drops gradually throughout, reaching its minimum level by May.
Data on the unregulated streamflow in the bypassed reach of Salmon
Creek are unavailable, since streamflow data were not recorded in that reach
prior to Project construction. Synthetic hydrological analyses of unregulated
streamflow have considered only inflow to the reservoir and are not available
for the lower portion of the stream. It seems likely that flows in this reach
would be slightly greater than those recorded at the dam site. The only data
available on this issue were provided by the USGS (Balding, 1974). They
exami ned di scharge measurements made in February 1973 when 1 eakage from the
flume was considered negligible due to icing and concluded that base flow into
the stream below Salmon Reservoir is about 17 cfs.
Streamflow in Salmon Creek has been recorded by the USGS since July
1982 at a gage located 0.3 mile upstream from the mouth of Salmon Creek. Data
collected from July 1982 to September 1984, when only the Upper Powerhouse was
operating, have been analyzed to estimate future streamflow in Lower Salmon
Creek.
The analysis, which was based on assumed values of turbine and gen-
erator efficiencies, indicated that flow often drops to zero during dry
spells, a conclusion which has been contested by the USFWS. Owing to the
uncerta i nt i es of the synthet i c data, the USGS data recorded after the Lower
Powerhouse went on-line in December 1984 provide a more accurate indication of
the flows that can be expected duri ng Project operation. Monthly average
flows during this period varied from 18 to 95 cfs (see Appendix E-4). During
the lowest flow period, March 1985, mean daily flow dropped as low as 7.2 cfs,
and was less than 9 cfs for a period of 7 days.
In accordance wi th an agreement wi th ADFG (Appendi x E-1), stream-
flow in Salmon Creek is to be maintained at a level of 1.4 feet as measured on
the staff gage 1 oca ted near the Salmon Creek Hatchery (see Append 1 x E-10 for
exact location). Analysis of available records indicates that this level cor-
responds to about 9 cfs.
Water Use. Salmon Creek waters are currently serving three major pur-
poses: (1) development of hydroelectric power at AELP facilities; (2) provi-
s i on of 1 i mi ted pub 1 i c water supp 1 y for CBJ; and (3) maintenance of natura 1
anadromous fishery habitat in the lower reaches of Salmon Creek.
An agreement between AELP and CBJ allows for 4.64 cfs to be
delivered to the CBJ for domestic water from the Lower Penstock. The agree-
ment also includes removal of up to 10 mgd by pumping from the tailrace of the
Lower Powerhouse.
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Appropriation and adjudication of water rights for use of surface
and ground waters is under the jurisdiction of the DNR (Alaska Statutes
46.15.101-270). Total consumptive ground and surface water allocations on
Salmon Creek presently total 189.4 cfs (Table E-2.1). AELP has been granted
an amendment to its Water Right Certificate No. 611 which enables use of a
total of 120 cfs at the Lower Powerhouse. Copies of the water right certif-
icates and applications are included in Appendix E-2.
2.2.2 Existing Water Quality
Salmon Creek Watershed. Hater quality classification of Salmon Creek and
Reservoi r is II su i tab 1 e for all potenti a 1 uses; II cri ter i a correspondi ng to
these classifications are listed in Appendix E-3. A detailed ana1ysis of
water quality data in the Salmon Creek watershed ;s available in AELP's appli-
cation for license amendment for Salmon Creek (AELP, 1982); that analysis pro-
vides the basis for most of the following information, some of which is quoted
directly.
Salmon Creek Reservoir. Hater quality of the reservoir and two inflowing
streams at sites shown in Exhibit E-3 was IIOnitored for seasonal changes by
the USGS (1974). Temperature profiles were obtained at each reservoir site,
and chemical, bacteriological and dissolved oxygen analyses at all water
sampling locations were conducted. Analytical results of that monitoring are
provided in Table E.2-2. Hater quality of the reservoir was described by AELP
<l982} as:
"Temperature profi1 es for the reservoi r in 1 ate-summer
and 1 ate-wi nter ; ndi cate surface temperatures are
hi gher than near-bottom temperatures in su_er and are
lower in winter. A distinct sum.er thermocline was not
detected, perhaps due to the continual mixing resulting
from surface wi nd action. The water in Salmon Creek
reservoir and inflowing streams is a calcium bicarbon-
ate type of exce 11 ent qua 1 i ty (USGS, 1974) and meets
the requirements for freshwater uses (including domes-
ti c) recommended by the State of Alaska (ADEC, 1979,
USEPA, 1976)' Reservoir water supports a viable stock
of brook trout and Dolly Varden within the impoundment,
and provides for successful growth and propagation of
wild and hatchery fish stocks downstream.
Bacteriological samples collected from the reservoir by
the USGS (1974) showed 0.0 bacteri a 1 count for 88 per-
cent of the samples and 2.2 organisms per 100 ml in the
rema; ni ng 12 percent. The presence of more than one
co 1i form bacteri a per 100 ml in several samp 1 es woul d
require further check sampl ing if the reservoir is to
supply drinking water (ADEC, 1978)."
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Dissolved oxygen levels in Salmon Creek Reservoir range from 7 to
14 mgll during USGS (1974) sampling, indicating that the reservoir remains
well aerated throughout the year. Although the reservoir site was not cleared
prior to filling in 1915, annual fluctuations of reservoir storage have
hastened decomposition of organic material in the sediment, thus reducing the
rate of oxygen depletion during stratification of the reservoir in the summer.
Salmon Creek. The chemical quality of water collected by the USGS (1969,
1974) near the Upper Powerhouse (sample site 3) and at the mouth of Salmon
Creek (sample site 4) is similar to that of the reservoir, and meets criteria
established by ADEC for all freshwater uses. Water chemistry data for Salmon
Creek are presented in Table E-2.3. levels of silver. antimony, arsenic,
cadmium, lead and molybdenum are within criteria set for protection of aquatic
life and domestic use by ADEC (1979) and USEPA (1976, 1980a-d).
Level s of copper (.002-.005 mg/1) and zinc (.018-.050 mg/1)
approach those that may produce physiological effects according to general
freshwater aquatic life criteria established by the USEPA (1976; 1980e). The
healthy condition of propagating wild and hatchery stocks of pink and chum
salmon in the creek, however, suggest that these naturally occurring copper
and zinc levels are probably not detrimental to aquatic organisms in Sa11110n
Creek.
A conti nuous record of water temperature for Salmon Creek ex; sts
only for the year November 1980 through October 1981 (NSRAA, StreaM Data Log,
1980-81). Mean monthly temperatures for this period range from 1.43°C in
December 1980 to 9.77°C in August 1981. Because winter temperatures in the
Juneau viCinity in 1980-81 were unusually mild, the recorded water temper-
atures are probably uncharacteristically high between November and April.
Based on comparl son of these records wi th records for Cabi n Creek (1952-53),
Deer Mountain Hatchery (1975-76), and Beaver Falls Hatchery (1975-76),
Environaid (1976) estimated a probable seasonal range in Salmon Creek of O°C
in wi nter to 10°C in summer. Need1 e ice may occur from ch ill i ng of turbu-
lent waters during the winter.
A bacteriological sample collected near the mouth of Salmon Creek
in October 1979 and ana lyzed by the ADFG Fi sh Pathology Laboratory showed a
total coliform count of 50 co10nies/100 m1 and a fecal coliform (FC) count of
o co10nies/100 ml (Envlronaid, 1979). This result supports the USGS (1974)
observation that coliform levels in Salmon Creek were higher than those in
reservoir water.
Sa 1 mon Creek carri es a subs tanti a 1 natural suspended sediment load
composed of silt to sand-sized fractions derived from streambed and streambank
erosion and landslides. Suspended sediment concentrations are particularly
elevated during fall rainstorms. A 3.25-inch rainfall on October 8-10, 1979
was observed to produce elevated turbidity and sediment loads (Environaid,
1979).
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2.2.3 Impacts of Continued Operation and Protective Measures
The current license articles designed to protect water quality are
Article 41, discussed in Section 2.1.3, and Article 45. Article 45, contained
in the May 16, 1983 Order, requires consultation with resource agencies in
development of a plan to minimize erosion, sedimentation, water pollution, and
slope stability problems.
During the initial consultation, concern about rapid ramping rates
during release from the low level outlet works at Salmon Creek Dam was
expressed by representatives of ADEC, ADFG, and DNR. To minimize the chance
that such releases will occur in the future, a procedure for testing the valve
was developed by AELP in consultation with the concerned agencies. A memo-
randum documenti ng the procedure was fi 1 ed wi th FERC on January 28, 1985; a
copy is included in Appendix E-1.
The Applicant has been granted an amendment of its water rights on
Sa 1 mon Creek; re 1 eases from the reservo; r duri ng peri ods of hi gh runoff wi 11
be routed through the penstock, reducing scour in the stream.
2.2.4 Salmon Creek Minimum Flows
In the past no minimum flow releases were required of AELP at
Salmon Creek Dam. Minimum flows required under terms of a recently concluded
surface water rights permit negotiated with the Department of Natural
Resources must be sufficient to adequately protect and preserve aquatic
resources, including spawning and rearing of anadromous and resident sa1m-
onids, in the reach of Salmon Creek extending from tidewater upstream approx-
imately 1,250 feet to an impassable falls. These flows must maintain a staff
gage reading of 1.4 feet at a specified site on the stream below the falls
(Appendix E-l>. This stage level corresponds to a flow of between 7 and
9 cfs. Natural accretion from the watershed below the dam normally provides
flows in excess of the amount required to reach the 1.4-foot elevation. In
the event augmentation is needed, additional water will be released into the
stream channel by AELP from its Upper Powerhouse to meet minimum flow require-
ments.
2.3 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
A copy of a letter waiving water quality certification under Sec-
tion 401 of the Clean Water Act is included 1n Appendix E-3.
TABLE E-2.1
APPROPRIATION OF SALMON CREEK WATER,
INDICATING USER, CERTIFICATION OR PERMIT NUMBER
AND QUANTITY OF ALLOCATION
User
Alaska Electric Light and Power Co. •
Alaska Electric Light and Power Co. •
City and Borough of Juneau ••••••••••
City and Borough of Juneau ••••••••••
Joseph Henri ••••••••••••••••••••••••
Joseph Henri ••••••••••••••••••••••••
Northern Southeast Regional
Aquaculture Association •••••••••••
Total .......•.•...•...••••••.......•
Certification
of Permit
ADL No.
45780-C
51675-C
62230-P
62326-P
100508-C
100920-P
101041-P
Quantity
(cfs)
70
105
9
0.1(1)
0.1(1)
0.2(1)
_5_
189.4
(1) Three groundwater withdrawals are included as well depths are shallow and
would be influenced by surface flow.
Source: AELP, May 1982
(B0995B)
fi\LLg i> 2.2
WATER QUALITY OF SALMON C~EK RESERVOtR
(Concentrations in milligrams per liter) -z --'" '" (I)
-OJ OJ <11 OJ OJ 4J 4J Hardness u-c:: "'" ."" ."" -t"'l c::o 0 -_...-4 ...-4 t"'l 0 as CaC03 1110 ."" .w 'G 0 z c:: CIl 4J&t'\ .w '+-I "0 lot lot 0 ..-.. OJ "0 UN U 0 OJ OJ -OJ ~ ::c t"'l .. 00 ."" :s (II ....... > c. c:: c. ....... -0 -->. ...-4 "04J ...-4 ..c N ...-4 :E: ....... :E ~ 0 ...::t ...-4 ..-.. N >< 0 OJ c:: CII OJ ...-4 4J OJ 0 o Ul -CIl <11 "-' ";t -OJ -0 0 "'" 0 0 (I) 4J 0 4J 0 C. ~ ."" :: I e 0 4J til -Z CII U (I) ."" 0 QI til QI <11 -g !5 g <11 OJ --"0 "0 c:: 0 til ~ 4J -."" '" (I) '" c:: 4J OJ OJ ~ ~ 0 .:! i '+-I <11 'tJ00 OJ til) g ."" ."" 0 CII OJ "0 "0 OJ .D OJ 0 OJ '" <11 0 c:: 0 (I) g CD .0 c:: 4J ."" ."" 4J ...-4 ...-4 "" IW 0 ...-4 ...-4 QI U ... '" <11 '" ."" OJ (I) '" 0 CII '" '" Cd 0 0 ...-4 CII ."" '" '" c. OJ c. c. ."" c:: U tll)u u c:: ."" <11 <11 A \j.I 0 0 '" (I) CD <11 U U U 0 9 4J II ~ ...-4 0·"" c:: ."" ...-4 00 '8 4J U '" ...-4 ...-4 =' 4J (I) (I) 4J c:: OJ''''' ...-4 CII <11 ."" lot e CIS e CII ClI 0 ."" as :s ..c ...-4 ."" ."" ."" 0 0 C.II :a. 0 til ~ til ~ til 1-1-:E-o :E til c:LI = 0 til 0 f&o Z ~ ~ ~ Z tIl-0
USPHS standards 300 50 250 250 1.7 10 500
A 9/4/72 6 10.5 1.3 0 5.2 0.7 0.8 0.9 17 0 4.8 0.2 0.1 0.02 10.5 22 16 2 40 7.2 0
18 9.0 1.4 0 6.2 0.6 0.4 0.8 15 0 4.5 0.2 0.1 0.05 10.5 21 18 6 38 7.1 0
78 7.0 1.5 10 5.4 0.6 0.4 1.0 14 0 4.5 0.2 0.1 0.05 11.0 21 16 5 38 7.1 0
90 6.0 1.6 0 6.2 0.6 0.4 0.9 16 0 5.4 0.2 0 0.09 11.5 24 18 5 40 7.2 0
A 11/1/12 0 1.1 SO 0 6.2 0.6 0.6 0.8 22 0 6.1 0.4 0 0.01 28 18 0 44 8.0 2
A 3/20/73 1 0.0 2.1 9 0 1.0 0.6 0.6 0.9 18 0 6.2 0.8 0 0.17 13 28 20 5 49 7.1 0
10 0.0 2.0 20 0 7.2 0.8 0.6 0.9 21 0 6.8 0.7 0 0.15 14 30 21 4 51 7.6 5
24.5 0.5 2.2 9 0 7.9 0.1 0.6 1.0 25 0 1.7 0.9 0 0.15 7 34 23 2 58 7.0 0
8 3/20/73 1 0.0 2.0 9 0 6.8 0.6 0.6 0.8 19 0 5.7 O.S 0 O.lS 13 27 19 4 48 7.3 0
30 0.5 1.8 20 0 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.8 21 0 6.0 0.3 0 0.13 12 28 20 3 49 7.5 0
53.5 1.0 1.1 9 0 6.6 0.7 0.5 0.9 20 0 6.0 0.3 0 0.13 11 27 19 3 47 1.5 5
15 0.0 1.9 20 0 7.1 0.7 0.4 0.8 26 0 6.2 0.5 0 0.13 13 31 21 0 50 7.8 0
C 9/4/72 160 5.0 2.1 0 6.0 0.7 0.5 0.9 16 0 5.4 0.1 0 0.14 10.5 24 18 5 44 7.1 5
C 3/20/13 1 0.0 2.0 40 0 7.1 0.8 0.6 1.0 21 0 6.2 0.2 0 0.14 12 29 21 4 50 7.1 5
10 0.6 2.1 9 0 7.4 0.7 0.5 0.9 21 0 6.3 0.5 0 0.14 13 29 21 4 51 7.2 5
68.6 1.0 1.8 40 0 6.8 0.7 0.5 0.9 21 0 6.1 0.1 0 0.12 12 28 20 3 48 7.2 5
0 9/4/12 6 10.0 1.5 39 6.2 0.6 0.5 0.9 20 0 4.8 0.2 0.1 0.02 10.3 25 18 2 41 1.3 5
78 7.0 1.3 20 4.6 0.6 0.4 0.8 14 0 4.3 0.2 0.1 0.05 10.9 20 14 3 37 7.2 5
125 5.0 1.7 20 6.0 0.7 0.5 1.0 16 0 5.2 0.2 0 0.14 11.0 24 18 5 43 7.0 5
0 11/1/72 0 1.7 40 0 6.2 0.6 0.7 0.8 19 0 5.8 0.4 0 0.06 26 18 2 44 7.9 1
02 3/22/72 10 2.1 40 6.8 0.8 1.0 0.8 20 0 6.5 0.4 0 0.16 29 21 5 51 6.8 0
46 10 6.7 0.7 0.8 0.8 21 20 3 50 6.7
03 3/22/72 10 40 6.9 0.8 1.2 0.8 20 0 21 5 53 6.9
3S 20 6.6 0.1 1.2 0.8 22 0 21 3 51 6.8
04 3/22/72 10 10 6.7 0.8 1.9 0.7 20 0 20 4 56 6.7
35 30 6.8 0.8 2.1 0.9 21 0 21 4 57 6.7
Source. USGS (1974)
(B0995B)
TABLE E-2.3
WATER QUALITY OF SALMON CREEK
Sample Temperature Concentrations imgL1~
Site Date (oC) Si02 Fe Mn Ca M9 Na K HC03 C03 S04 C1 F
3 2/22/73 2.0 2.5 0.02 0 " .. 0.9 0.6 0.8 30 0 ~ " , ~ 0 0.0 ::J.~ J...::J
4 8/29/50 2.0 0.20 9.0 1.5 21 12.0 0.1
4 11/22/66 1.1 2.0 0.04 7.2 1.2 20 6.7 1.4
4 3/15/68 1.5 2.9 9.2 .9 0.6 0.7 28 0 5.0 0.7 0.1
4 6/26/68 6.0 2.2 6.6 0.7 0.5 0.6 24 0 4.6 0.2 0
4 2/22/73 2.0 2.9 0.04 0 9.0 0.7 0.8 0.7 32 0 4.8 1.8 0
Source. USGS (1969, 1974)
Hardness
Sample Non-Conductivity
Site Date Nitrate DO DS Total carbonate iumhos~ ...R!L Color
3 2/22/73 0.22 14 37 26 1 60 7.0 1
4 8/29/50 44 29 12 68 7.3
4 11/22/66 0.10 30 23 7 48 7.4
4 3/15/68 35 27 4 60 7.1 5
4 6/26/68 28 20 50 6.8 5
4 2/22/73 0.14 13 37 25 0 61 6.8 2
Source. USGS (1969, 1974)
Sample Metal Concentrations imgL1~
Site Date ~ ~ ....!!....-....£L ...£!.... Mo ...!!L.-...!!L
3 2/22/73 0 .005 .002
4 2/22/73 .003 .004 0
4 3/22/73 .006 .002 .003
4 6/_/79 .002 0.12 .005 .002 .004 .05 .010 .018
4 11/---./79 .050
Source: USGS, 1974, Environaid, 1979
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3.0 REPORT ON FISH, WILDLIFE, AND BOTANICAL RESOURCES
The continued operation of the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydro-
electric Project (Project) will not alter conditions with respect to fish,
wildlife, and botanical resources since neither new construction nor changes
in operation are proposed. The Applicant began its assessment of fish, wild-
life, and botanical resources with reference to the proposed re1icensing in
January 1985 by contacting resource agencies including the Alaska Departments
of Fish and Game (ADFG) and Natural Resources (DNR), the U.S. Fish and Wild-
life Service (FWS), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and the U.S.
Forest Service (USFS). Representatives from most of these agencies attended a
scoping meeting held in Juneau on January 17, 1985 to discuss agency interests
with respect to the license application. (A copy of the information submitted
to the agencies during the scoping process is included in Appendix E-l.) Con-
cerns identified at the meeting included the need to develop an operating plan
to avoid excessive releases into Salmon Creek from the low level outlet works
when releases are required for testing or to control the water level in Salmon
Reservoir and establishing a minimum flow regime to protect aquatic resources.
This issue was resolved with a memo prepared in consultation with ADFG and
DNR; the memo is included in Appendix E-l. Consultation with all of these
resource agencies has continued through preparation of the license applica-
tion. Copies of all agency letters during consUltation are in Appendix E-1.
The Project consists of two physically separate components, one at
Annex Creek, a remote location with no other development, and one at Salmon
Creek, within a few miles of downtown Juneau. Since these components are com-
pletely separate, each is described separately in this report.
3.1 ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
3.1.1 Existing Conditions
Fi sh Resources. Annex Creek. is preci pi tous and conta ins severa 1 fall s
high enough to block. upstream migration. The stream sustains virtually no
fishing; its fish population is probably limited to a few brook. trout that
have moved down from the reservoi r and from Lower Annex Lak.e, whi ch was
stocked with 28,000 eastern brook trout in June 1917.
Upper Annex Lake Reservoir was stocked with 60,000 eastern brook
trout by the Gastineau Mining Company in 1917. In 1963, the lake was reported
to contain a stocked population of eastern brook trout, which was fished by a
limited number of anglers. A few very large eastern brook trout have
reported 1 y been taken in Upper Annex Lake Reservoi r (Pautzke, C. F ., 1963). In
recent years, AELP employees who have fished the lake have found the fishing
inconsistent. No current use by recreational anglers is known to AELP staff.
Terrestrial Resources. Terrestrial resources at Annex Creek are shown in
Exhibit E-4. Much of the Annex Creek drainage basin is located above timber-
line and consists of exposed bedrock and alpine tundra. More heavily
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vegetated areas, where the coastal spruce/hemlock vegetation type is dominant,
include the land around both lakes and the area directly tributary to the out-
let stream. Wildlife species reported to be present include mountain goat,
black and brown bear, ptarmigan, black-tailed deer, and wolverine (Pautzke,
1963, ADFG, 1973).
3.1.2 Threatened and Endangered Species
No Federally listed threatened or endangered species have been
recorded in the vi ci ni ty of the Annex Creek Component; therefore" no such
species would be affected by continued operation of the facility.
3.1.3 Impacts of Continued Operation and Protective Measures
S1 nce nei ther changes in operation nor new construction are pro-
posed, continued operation of the Project will not affect the existing popula-
tions which have persisted during several decades of Project operation at
Annex Creek.
Several articles of the current license pertain to protection of
fish and wildlife resources. These include Articles 28 and 29 of the license
issued in October 1963. Article 28 requires that the licensee construct,
maintain, and operate facilities for conservation and development of fish and
wildlife resources that are recommended by resource agencies and determined to
be necessary, des i rab 1 e, and cons i stent wi th the purpose of the Project and
the Act. Modification of Project structure or operation may sl.narly be
required under Article 28. Article 29 requires that the licensee permit con-
struction and operation on Project lands of Federal fish and wildlife facil-
ities. Article 41, described above (Section 2.3), and Article 45 ensure
protection of water quality and fish habitat.
3.2 SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
3.2.1 Existing Conditions
Fish Resources. Approximately 1,250 feet of stream is accessible to
anadromous sa1monids before upstream progress is blocked by an impassable
falls between 10 and 15 feet high. Above tidewater the stream aver.ges about
30 feet in wi dth at normal sUlaer flows between 25 and 35 cfs. The exi sti ng
fi sh resources in Sa 1 mon Creek and Sa 1 mon Reservoi r were descri bed by AELP
(1982); the following description is taken from that document:
liSa 1 mon Creek supports anadromous chum (Oncorphynchus
keta) , pink (Q. gorbuscha), and coho salmon (Q. kisutch)
and Dolly Varden (Salve1inus malma) 1n the short sec-
tion below the 6 m (20 ft.) falls near the mouth; and
Dolly Varden and brook trout (~. fontina1is) in the
reservoir. Resident fish are reported in Salmon Creek
between the fall sand reservoi r . Be 1 ow the fa 11 s, a
15 m (50 ft.) wi de s pawi ng reach contains good bank
cover and a sand and gravel streambed suitable for
spawning. Escapement counts of pink and chum salmon
are available for the years 1940-1980 (Table E-3.1).
Prior to 1960, chum escapement typically exceeded 1,000
to 1,500 fi sh and the chum run was the domi nant salmon
run in Salmon Creek. Since 1960, chum escapement
counts have declined and the pink run has become domi-
nant. Based on stream observations in 1980 and a wei r
count for part of the 1981 season, NSRAA personnel
estimate the natural chum run (beginning July 15) num-
bered approximately 150 in 1980 and 375 in 1981. The
pink run (beginning August 1) numbered approximately
3,000 to 4,000 in 1980 and 6,000 in 1981.
Coho salmon are occasionally observed during escapement
counts in Sa 1 mon Creek but there is not a sign i fi cant
spawning run in the stream.
Dolly Varden spawning in lower Salmon Creek is presumed
to be limited (personal communication, Dick Marriott,
ADF&G). Do11ys which spawn in nearby systems typically
"nose i nto" Salmon Creek for severa 1 weeks at a ti me
while ranging widely in local saltwaters each summer.
Do 11 ys cou 1 d be expected to occur in Salmon Creek from
July into early September. Reed and Armstrong (1972)
evaluated the overall rearing potential of lower Salmon
Creek as poor. Limited rearing areas include two large
pools just below the falls, a smaller pool behind a log
jam further downstream, and some undercut bank areas.
A survey of potential rearing areas in 1970 revealed an
anadromous Dolly Varden population (lengths 103-145 mm)
age 2 years)." (AELP, 1982)
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The Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association operated a
private-nonprofit hatchery for chum, pink, and coho salmon near the mouth of
Salmon Creek from 1980 to 1984. A coho rearing faci 1 ity began operation at
Twin Lakes, just north of the mouth of Salmon Creek, in late 1981. Returns of
coho to the mouth of Salmon Creek refl ect thi s past acti vi ty. In 1984, the
sport catch from returning coho salmon was estimated to be 1,500 fish. Larger
returns are expected ;n 1985 (W111iam R. Heard, NMFS, Auke Bay Lab, Jan. 16,
1985). Some of these returning coho are likely to spawn in Lower Salmon
Creek, augmenting the naturally occurring coho spawning activity.
The Sa 1 mon Creek Reservo; r is reported to support a small natural
population of Dolly Varden and a successfully planted stock of brook trout.
The trout population originated from plants of 60,000 fish in June 1917
(personal communication, Stone, AELP) and 13,150 fish in 1927 (Wadman, 1962)
and has ma i nta; ned a healthy popu 1 at i on of a few thousand fl sh (persona 1
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communication, Dick Marriott, ADFG). ADFG monitors the trout population peri-
odically, but is not involved in stock. enhancement. However, an examination
of fish by ADFG several years ago indicated that the condition class was good
and growth rates normal (Environaid, 1979) (AELP, 1982).
Terrestrial Resources. Terrestrial resources at Salmon Creek are shown
in Exhibit E-4. The Salmon Creek watershed consists mainly of areas below
timberline, which are occupied by the coastal Sitka spruce/western hemlock
forest association. Old-growth forest dominates in areas not disturbed by
prior construction-related logging. Second-growth forest, including some
stands of red alder, is evident in areas disturbed by initial construction of
power fac i 1 it i es . Common unders tory plants inc 1 ude dev i 1 s club, salmonberry,
stink current, blueberry, and high-bush cranberry.
The drainage basin provides habitat for wildlife species that
typically occur in spruce/hemlock forest. Major species include black bear,
porcupine, red squirrel, and other small mammals, blue grouse, ptarmigan, and
migratory waterfowl. Mountain goats move into the drainage from the surround-
ing ridges during winter, and Sitka black-tailed deer and wolverine may occur
occas i ona 11 y. Lazzette Ohman (Sa 1 mon Creek area res i dent, 1923-1937) reca 11 s
seeing very few deer in the viCinity (AELP, 1982), A list of species associ-
ated with this habitat type is provided in Table E-3.2.
3.2.2 Threatened and Endangered Species
No Federally listed threatened or endangered species have been
recorded in the vicinity of the Salmon Creek Component; therefore, none would
be affected by continued operation of the facility.
3.2.3 Impacts of Continued Operation and Protective Measures
The existing populations have persisted during several decades of
Project operation. No changes are proposed. Impacts to fish resources under
the current operating regime are the same as those existing prior to the time
the old Lower Powerhouse ceased operation on December 30, 1974. The current
license articles designed to protect fish, wildlife, and botanical resources
are discussed in Section 3.1.3. Articles 41 and 45 ensure protection of water
quality and fish habitat. Article 41 is described above (Section 2.3);
Article 45, contained in the May 16, 1983 order, requires consultation with
resource agencies in development of a plan to minimize erosion, sedimentation,
water pollution, and slope stability problems.
Proposed operation under a new license will not differ significant-
ly from that earlier regime and no change to fish resources is anticipated,
except for a lessened change of mortality due to desiccation or freezing at
times of low flow with implementation of the minimum flow provision included
in the amended Water Right (see Appendix E-2).
Negoti ations wi th the ADFG and DNR (i n connection wi th the Amend-
ment to License for Salmon Creek) have established that maintaining a minimum
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flow of 1.4 feet as recorded on the staff gage at the upper fish hatchery is
expected to protect fisheries in Salmon Creek. Low flows in Salmon Creek will
be monitored to ensure conformance with the established minimum flow and
adequacy of this flow to protect fisheries. This monitoring plan will be
developed in consultation with the appropriate agencies.
During the initial consultation, concern about rapid ramping rates
during release from the low level outlet works at Salmon Creek Dam was
expressed by representatives of ADEC, ADFG, and DNR. To minimize the chance
that such releases will occur in the future, a procedure for testing the valve
was deve loped by AELP in consu 1 tat; on wi th the agenc 1 es. A memorandum docu-
menti ng the procedure was fi led wi th FERC on Jarluary 28, 1985; a copy is
included in Appendix E-1.
Amendment of the Applicant's existing water rights on Salmon Creek,
in accordance with a recent application to ADNR, would permit the Applicant to
route through the pens tock more of the water released from the reservoi r
during high runoff periods. Thts would minimize scour, thereby protecting
fish habitat.
TABLE E-3.1
ESCAPEMENT COUNTS IN SALMON CREEK FOR 1940-1980
Length of
Fish Observed Survey
Year Date Chum Pink (mi)
1940 9/21 P P
1951 7/20 150 0.2
8/08 400 0.2
8/18 1,470 500 0.2
1952 8/02 P 0.2
1953 8/01 P 0 0.2
8/24 P 0 0.2
8/28 P 0 0.2
1954 7/20 150
8/17 1,000
1955 8/19 2,500 2.0
1957 7/20 1,500 0.5
9/10 2,500
1958 8/22 1,000 225
1959 8/05 1,500 0.2
1960 8/12 1,175 30 0.6
9/01 320 600 Length
1961 7/25 500 Length
1962 8/17 269 99 Length
1963 8/08 325 Length
1964 9/04 32 365 Length
1965 8/18 200 Length
1967 8/11 150 20 Length
8/30 300 0.2
1968 8/12 80 730(1) Length
8/14 2,400(1) Length
1969 8/12 70 280 Length
8/28 8 347 Length
1971 8/27 70 108 Length
1972 8/01 170 Length
8/11 50 Length
9/08 211 Length
1973 8/08 172 437 Length
1974 8/14 20 150 Tidal
1975 8/08 60 115 Length
8/21 105 285 Length
1976 7/29 85 0.3
8/03 168 50 0.2
8/17 44 0.2
10/27 (25 cobo) 0.3
TABLE E-3.1
Page 2
Length of
Fish Observed Survey
Year Date Chum Pink (mi)
1977 7/22 38 Length
8/03 475 630 1.0
8/04 40(1) 825(1) 0.7
8/10 130 2,300 Length
1978 7/27 73 (1) 0.2
8/03 74 0.1
8/17 22 472(1) 0.3
1979 7/23 61 19(1) 1.0
8/07 3,589(1) 0.2
8/21 3,760(1) 0.5
1980 7/25 36 --(I coho) 0.7
8/20 300(1) 0.1
8/21 14 496(1) 0.5
P Indicates species present
(1) Indicates intertidal count included
Source: Reed and Armstrong, 1972; ADFG, Comm. Fish, 1981.
(B0995B)
TABLE E-3.2
WILDLIFE SPECIES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE COASTAL SPRUCE/HEMLOCK VEGETATION TYPE
MAMMALS (1 )
Masked shrew
Dusky shrew
Keen myotis bat
Silver-haired bat
Little brown bat
Red squirrel
Northern flying squirrel
Deer mouse
Northern bog lemming
Red-backed vole
Meadow vole
Long-tailed vole
Mountain goat
Great blue heron
Goshawk
Sharp-shinned hawk
Red-tailed hawk
Rough-legged hawk
Golden eagle
Bald eagle
Peregrine falcon
Merlin
American kestrel
Blue grouse
Willow ptarmigan
Rock ptarmigan
Solitary sandpiper
Band-tailed pigeon
Mourning dove
Screech owl
Great horned owl
Hawk owl
Great gray owl
Pygmy owl
Boreal owl
Bushy-tailed wood rat
Porcupine
Coyote
Gray wolf
Black bear
Brown bear
Marten
Short-tailed weasel
Least weasel
Wolverine
Lynx
Sitka black-tailed deer
Black-capped chickadee
Chestnut-backed chickadee
Red-breasted nuthatch
Brown creeper
Winter wren
American robin
Varied thrush
Hermit thrush
Swainson's thrush
Gray-checked thrush
Golden-crowned kinglet
Ruby-crowned kinglet
Bohemian waxwing
Northern shrike
Starling
Warbling vireo
Orange-crowned warbler
Yellow warbler
Yellow-rumped warbler
Townsend's warbler
Northern water thrush
MacGillvray's warbler
~(2) (continued)
Saw-whet owl
Common flicker
Yellow-bellied sapsucker
Black swift
Vaux's swift
Hairy woodpecker
Downy woodpecker
Hammond's flycatcher
Northern three-toed woodpecker
Alder flycatcher
Western flycatcher
Western wood pewee
Olive-sided flycatcher
all Swallow species
Gray jay
Steller's jay
Black-billed magpie
Common raven
Northwestern crow
Wilson's warbler
American redstart
Rusty blackbird
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Pine grosbeak
Gray-crowned rosy finch
Hoary redpoll
Common redpoll
Pine siskin
Red crossbill
White-winged crossbill
Dark-eyed junco
Tree sparrow
Chipping sparrow
Harris' sparrow
White-crowned sparrow
Golden-crowned sparrow
Fox sparrow
Lincoln's sparrow
Song sparrow
(1) Edited by S. Forrest Blau, Habitat Biologist, Alaska Department of Fish
and Game, September 1978.
(2) U.S. Forest Service and Alaska Departaent of Fish and Game, 1973. Birds
of Southeast Alaska -A Checklist.
Source: AELP (1982)
(B099SB)
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4.0 REPORT ON ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES
The continued operation of the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydro-
electric Project (Project) is expected to have no effect on archaeological or
historical resources in the Project vicinity since no new construction 1s
planned. The Applicant began its assessment of archaeological and historical
resources in January 1985 by contacti ng agenci es wi th juri sdi ction over such
resources. Agencies contacted included the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources (DNR), National Park Service (NPS), and U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Consultation with these agencies has continued during preparation of this
application. Copies of agency letters are presented in Appendix E-l.
The Project cons i sts of two separate deve 10pments, one at Annex
Creek, a remote site on Taku Inlet, the other at Salmon Creek, a few miles out
of downtown Juneau. Because the two deve lopments are si tuated in di fferent
dra i nage bas ins and are complete 1 y independent, they wi 11 be discus sed sep-
arately.
4.1 ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
4.1.1 Historical and Archaeological Resources
After reviewing a description of the Project and the draft license
application, the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) (see Appendix E-l)
determined that without additional information, they could not determine
whether the facilities at Annex Creek (which are listed on the Alaska Heritage
Resources Survey as site No. JUN-175) are eligible for inclusion in the
National Register of Historic Places. The SHPO also indicated that a Deter-
mination of Eligibility is not necessary unless major modifications to an
existing facility are proposed.
4.1.2 Protective Measures
Article 44 of the May 16, 1983 order protects such significant
historic resources as may exist in the Project vicinity. It requires, prior
to any future constructi on at the Project, consu 1 tation wi th the SHPO about
the need for cultural resources survey and salvage work. In addition, if any
previously unrecorded archaeological or historical sites are discovered during
construction, construction in the vicinity will be halted until implementation
of appropriate measures for protection of the resource are determined in con-
sultation with the SHPO.
4.2 SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
4.2.1 Historical and Archaeological Resources
The Salmon Creek facilities were thoroughly investigated to deter-
mine their potential historical significance when application for Amendment of
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the Project license was made 1n 1983 (AELP. 1982>' Following the investiga-
tion, the SHPO concluded that the remains at Salmon Creek are not eligible for
inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (see Appendix E-l).
4.2.2 Protective Measures
Article 44 of the May 16, 1983 order protects historic resources as
may exist in the Project vicinity (see Sectton 4.1.2).
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5.0 REPORT ON RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
The continued operation of the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydro-
electric Project (Project) will not alter conditions with respect to recrea-
tional resources since neither new construction nor changes in operation are
proposed. The App 1 i cant began 1 ts assessllent of recreationa 1 resources in
January 1985 by contact; ng appropri ate agenci es inc 1 udi ng the Alaska Depart-
ment of Natural Resources (DNR), U.S. National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Forest
Service (USFS), and Clty and Borough of Juneau (CBJ). Many of these agencies
sent representatives to a scoplng meeting held in Juneau on January 17, 1985
to discuss agency interests with respect to the license application. (Copies
of information submitted to agencies during the scoping process are included
in Appendix E-1.) Consultation with these agencies has continued throughout
the preparation of this application.
The Project consi sts of two separate components t one located at
Annex Creek, a remote site above Taku Inlet, and the other at Salmon Creek,
located 2.5 miles outside of downtown Juneau. Slnce each is a completely
separate component, each will be discussed separately.
5.1 ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
5.1.1 Existing Recreational Facilities
The Annex Creek Project area has no developed recreational facil-
ities. The Project reservoir can only be reached by hlking along the penstock
or by float plane. The nearest recreational faci 1 ity is Sheep Creek Trail
which begins east of Thane and extends approximately 3 miles to the base of
Power1ine Ridge. The USFS classification of Sheep Creek Trail changes from
Level I to Level II as it continues to the Carlson Creek watershed, located
approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Annex Lakes. Recreational facilities in
the vicinity of Annex Creek are shown in Exhibit E-5.
5.1.2 Existing Recreational Use
Since no developed public recreational facilities exist, no rec-
reation participation data haye been collected at the Annex Creek site.
According to AELP employees, very few people use the area for recreational
purposes. During spring, which is typically a popular outdoor recreation
season in the Juneau area, vis i bl1 i ty at the Annex Creek site is often very
poor, which precludes flying to Upper Annex Lake Reservoir. During the
wi nter, when the reservoi r ; s frozen, the area often experi ences MTaku" wi nds
which can reach velocities of oyer 100 mph; these conditions also make it too
hazardous to fly into the area <FPC Order Concerning Recreational Use Plan,
1968). Taku Inlet in the vicinity of the powerhouse 1s ill-suited for devel-
opment of moorage fac i 1 i ti es because it lacks a natura 1 harbor to protect
boaters from severe weather, the bottom is exposed at low tide, the area is
characterized by an extreme tidal range, and debris carried into the inlet by
Taku River during high flow includes large logs, occasional icebergs, and
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other debris that would damage any permanent moorage facilities. In addition,
the fishing at the reservoir is poor and significantly better recreational
opportunities are available at other remote lakes in the area.
5.1.3 Potential Recreational Use
The potent; a 1 recreational use of the Juneau area is projected to
increase 3.6% annually based on a population growth rate of 3.6'1 for the CBJ
between 1980 and 1981 (Juneau Area Recreation Plan, 1982). Current data indi-
cate, however, that the population for the CBJ is increasing at a lower rate
than projected in 1982. The area covered by this recreation plan includes the
CBJ, in addition to Glass Peninsula and the northern portion of Admiralty
Island located west of Stephens Passage. Lynn Canal north to Sullivan Island
is also included. In 1979, a recreation survey was conducted throughout
Juneau to determine residents' perceived recreational needs. Beachcombing,
boating, and sports fishing consistently appear to the be the predominant out-
door recreationa 1 acti vi ti es in the Juneau area and there is every reason to
expect this trend to continue. Potential participation in recreational activ-
i ti es if opportuni ti es were ava i 1 ab 1 e is often termed "1 atent demand." Based
on survey responses, the latent demand for recreational resources in the area
is for more fishing (28'1), hiking (23'1), motorboating (21'1), and hunting (12'1)
(Juneau Area Recreation Plan, 1982).
Statistics are not available to calculate the potential increase of
recreational use at the Annex Creek site. However, based on the information
from AELP discussed above, the overall increase in recreation in the Juneau
area has not greatl y affected the use of the Annex Creek site. The severe
climate and remoteness of the site will most likely continue to limit the rec-
reational use of this area.
5.1.4 Agency Recommended Measures for
Creating, Preserving or Enhancing
Recreational Opportunities
The CBJ Parks and Recreation Department recommends that the App1 i-
cant cont; nue to permi t pub 1 i c access to Upper Annex Lake Reservo; r for rec-
reationa 1 purposes. The NPS recommends that AELP consul t wi th the USFS wi th
respect to the feasibility of establishing marine facilities (i.e., boat
moorage) near the powerhouse on Taku Inlet. Agency correspondence is in
Appendix E-l.
5.1.5 Measures to Create, Preserve and
Enhance Recreational Opportunities
In 1968, the 1 i censee of the Project, A-J Industri es, was ordered
by the FPC to incorporate ; nits Recreation Use Plan provi s ions for recrea-
tional cabins at both the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek reservoirs. In 1973,
the FPC modified the order and the licensee was exempted from this requirement
due to the high cost of constructing the cabins at the remote Project site and
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because of extensive vandalism previously experienced in both areas. Copies
of these FPC Notices are in Appendix E-S.
Articles 32 and 33 of the current license pertain to the protection
and maintenance of recreational facilities at Annex Creek and Salmon Creek.
Construction and maintenance of recreational facilities found to be necessary
and desirable, and reasonably consistent with the primary purpose of the Proj-
ect are required by Article 32. Article 33 provides for free public access to
Project waters and lands except when restrictions are necessary for safety.
No porti on of the Annex Creek area has been des i gnated for study
for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system nor has any por-
tion been designated or recommended for designation as a wilderness area under
the Wilderness Act.
AELP will consu 1 t wi th the USFS regardi ng mari ne-ori ented facil-
ities on Taku Inlet. Due to the severe weather in the area, the extreme tidal
range, the debris carried down by the Taku River, the lack of protected
harbors, and the high turbidity caused by inflows from the Taku River, provi-
sion of such facilities seems impractical.
5.2 SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
5.2.1 Existing Recreational Facilities
The recreational facilities located within the Salmon Creek Project
area consist of Salmon Creek Trail which extends from the Lower Powerhouse to
the reservoir. Five other hiking trails (Perseverance, Mt. Juneau,
Mt. Roberts, Pt. Bishop, and Sheep Creek) are located in the vicinity of the
Salmon Creek Component area, just outside the Salmon Creek watershed. These
recreational facilities are shown in Exhibit E-S.
5.2.2 Existing Recreational Use
AELP employees estimate that approximately 50 people per week walk
up the Sa 1 mon Creek Tra i 1 to the reservoi r duri ng peak season, whi ch extends
from May through September. The reservoi r, whi ch contai ns brook trout, sus-
tains moderately heavy fishing pressure in the summer and was once a popular
spot for ice fi shi ng (Reed and Armstrong, 1972), However, few now vi sit the
site in wi nter because a 1 ternati ve wi nter acti viti es have recent 1 y increased
in popularity in the Juneau area (e.g., downhill and cross-country skiing,
snowmobiling). In addition, the Twin Lakes, located 0.05 mile from downtown
Juneau, provide ice fishing opportunities in an area much more accessible than
Salmon Creek Reservoir.
5.2.3 Potential Recreational Use
The potential recreational use of the Juneau area is projected to
increase 3.6% annually based on a population growth rate of the same magnitude
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according to the Juneau Area Recreation Plan (see Section 5.l.3). The
increase in local population has apparently led to increased recreational use
of the Salmon Creek facilities, a trend that is likely to continue as long as
recreation is compatible with use of the Salmon Creek Reservoir for domestic
water supply, as discussed in the following section.
5.2.4 Agency Recommended Measures for Creating,
Preserving or Enhancing Recreational Opportunities
During agency consultation described in Section 5.1 above, the
following measures or facilities were recommended for the purpose of enhancing
recreational opportunities at the Salmon Creek site and for the safety of the
public in its use of the surrounding lands and waters. Agency correspondence
is in Appendix E-l.
The CBJ Parks and Recreation Department reconnends that the Appl i-
cant provide yearly trail maintenance for hiking and cross-country skiing,
trailhead signage that includes historical data, difficulty, and length of the
trail, and parking for five to ten vehicles at the Salmon Creek trailhead.
The NPS supports these recommendations and suggests there also be an opportu-
ni ty for vi s i tors to regi ster when in the area and that information about
recreational opportunities at Salmon Creek be made available to the public by
AELP at its Juneau office.
5.2.5 Measures to Create, Preserve and
Enhance Recreational Opportunities
The Salmon Creek Trail will be maintained to provide safe access
for the pub 1 i c duri ng the spri ng and summer months. Park i ng fac 11 i ti es for
10 cars will be avai lable along with vi sitor use and regi stratlon informa-
tion. The Applicant will also provide recreational information at the office
of Alaska Electric Power and Light Company in Juneau.
The articles of the current license which were designed to protect
and maintain recreational facilities at the Project are discussed in Sec-
tion 5.1.5.
No portion of the Salmon Creek area has been designated for study
for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system nor has any por-
tion been designated or recommended for designation as a wilderness area under
the Wilderness Act.
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6.0 REPORT ON lAND MANAGEMENT AND AESTHETICS
The Applicant proposes to continue operation of its existing hydro-
electric generation facilities at Annex and Salmon creeks. Since neither new
construction nor any change in operation is planned, the continued operation
of the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroe 1 ectri c Project (Project) is not
expected to affect 1 and management or aestheti cs. The App 1 i cant began ; ts
assessment of potential impacts on land management and aesthetics in January
1985 by contact; ng Federa 1, State, and local agenci es wi th juri sd i cti on over
land management in the Project vicinity. (Copies of information submitted to
agencies during the scoping process are included in Appendix E-1.) Agencies
contacted inc 1 uded the Ci ty and Borough of Juneau (CBJ). Bureau of land Man-
agement (BlM), and U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
The Project consists of two geographically separate components, one
located at Annex Creek, a remote site tributary to Taku Inlet, and the other
at Salmon Creek, located 3 miles outside of Juneau. Because each is a hydro-
logically and geographically separate component, each will be discussed sep-
arately.
6.1 ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
6.1.1 Existing land Uses and Aesthetics
The Annex Creek Component is located in the Tongass National Forest
under the jurisdiction of the USFS. The existing facllities are in a moun-
tainous area approximately 10 miles northeast of Juneau. The following is a
bri ef descri ption of the component I s features in re 1 ation to the surroundi ng
env ironment. Photographs showi ng Annex Creek features along wi th a key map
(Exhibit E-6) identifying their location are also included.
The existing Annex Creek Dam is at the southeast end of Upper Annex
Lake Reservoi r. Hater flows southeast from the upper lake outlet to create
Lower Annex lake (Photo 1). The ex; sti ng 20-foot tillber buttress dam and
264-acre reservoir (Photo 2) are surrounded by heavily vegetated forest lands;
no other existing developments are within or near the vicinity of the Annex
lakes.
The Annex Creek Penstock extends 7,031 feet from Upper Annex lake
Reservoir to the powerhouse, traversing a steep valley of dense forest domi-
nated by western hemlock and Si tka spruce. The Annex Creek Powerhouse and
SWitchyard are located on Taku Inlet at the base of the precipitous moun-
tains. The power plant and several adjacent small permanent buildings are
situated on the shore of a small cove of the inlet (Photo 3). The eXisting
powerhouse building is the original structure built in 1915 and is of steel
frame construction covered with corrugated galvanized steel. The Annex Creek
Powerhouse discharges into a tailrace directly in front of the powerhouse.
About 0.5 mi 1 e southwest of the powerhouse, the Annex Creek outl et cascades
steeply into Taku Inlet.
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The Annex Creek Switchyard is located on the east end of the power-
house. The 23-kV transmission lines extend from the switchyard, follow the
southeast shore of Taku Inlet through a forested area and continue northwest
acros s sparse 1 y vegetated, prec i pi tous mounta in ri dges into Thane. The tota 1
distance is 12 miles (Photo 4).
Land Use. Existing land use in the vicinity of the Project area is
related to AELP's hydroelectric generation activities at Annex Creek. The
existing facility is in Land Use Designation (LUD) II, defined by the USFS as
lands "managed in a road1ess state to retain their wildland character II
(Tongass Land Management P1 an 1979>' Lands adjacent to the Project on the
north, south, and west are a 1 so in LUD I I. The porti on of 1 and d i rect1 yeast
of Annex Creek is in USFS classification LUD III, which is managed by the USFS
for a variety of uses with an emphasis on providing the greatest combination
of land use benefits (Tongass Land Management Plan 1982). Locations of land
use designations are shown in Exhibit E-7. More complete LUD definitions are
in Appendix E-6.
A National Forest Landscape Management Plan, prepared by the USFS,
identifies the visual characteristics of the landscape and establishes Visual
Quality Objectives (VQO) for maintaining scenic values and visual quality in
the Tongass National Forest. The following is a brief description of the VQO
data for Annex Creek. VQO designations are shown in Exhibit E-7. A more
detailed explanation of the overall visual management system and definition of
terms are in Appendix E-7.
The Annex Creek watershed is located in a low sensitivity area (3);
the landscape is common variety class (S) and not outstanding in visual qual-
ity; the area is under the "modification" (M) visual quality management objec-
tive which allows activities to visually dominate the original characteristic
landscape.
The portion of land along the west side of Taku Inlet where the
powerhouse and a section of the penstock are located, is in a high sensitivity
area (1); the landscape is viewed within a distance of 0 to 0.5 mile (fg); and
is under the "Retention" (R) VQO, which provides for management activities
that are not visually evident.
Portions of Annex Creek and upper sections of the Annex Creek pipe-
line west of the Annex Lakes are in a high sensitivity area (1); the landscape
is viewed within a distance of 0.5 to (3-5) miles (mg); and the area is under
the "Partia1 Retention" (PR) VOO, which provides for activities that remain
visually subordinate to the characteristic landscape (USFS, 1974).
6.1.2 Wetlands and Floodplains
No wetlands or floodplains exist within or adjacent to the Project
boundary of the Annex Creek Component, excepting the lacustrine system within
the stream channel itself.
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6.1.3 Protection of Land Management.
Aesthetics, and Recreational Values
No new construction and no changes in operation are planned for the
Annex Creek Component; therefore, the continued operation of the facility is
not expected to affect land management, aesthetic or recreational values at
the site. The land within the Annex Creek site is controlled and protected by
the land management practices of the USFS and by Article 32 of the existing
Project 1 i cense, whi ch requi res the constructi on and mai ntenance of recrea-
tional facilities found to be necessary, desirable, and reasonably consistent
with the primary purpose of the Project.
6.2 SALMON CREEK COMPOIENT
6.2.1 Existing Land Uses and Aesthetics
The Salmon Creek Project is located within the Juneau Townsite
El imination from the Tongass National Forest. currently admini stered by the
BLM. This land has been selected by the State and will be transferred to CBJ
juri smiction after transfer to the State. The followi ng is a brief descri p-
tion of the component's features in relation to the surrounding environment.
The location of the features is shown in the key photo map, Exhibit E-6.
The Salmon Creek DaHl is located on the west end of Salmon Creek
Reserv'oir. The 170-foot concrete arch dam and 20S-acre reservoi r are sur-
rounded by mountainous timbered land dominated by coastal spruce/hemlock vege-
tation (Photo 5).
The Upper Salmon Creek Penstock extends 4,475 feet west from the
dam to the Upper Powerhouse, whi ch is the ori gi na 1 wooden structure comp 1 eted
in 19'3. Just above the Upper Powerhouse, the penstock bifurcates permitting
the water to be diverted to the Upper Powe'rhouse or to a penstock leading to
the Lower Powerhouse (Photo 6). The Upper Powerhouse and appurtenant fac i 1-
ities are situated at the upper end of Salmon Creek Valley in a small clearing
surro ... ed by dense forest. A caretakers res i dence,. several uti 1 i ty bu i 1 d-
ings. tailrace, and abandoned flu.e and headworks surround the existing power
plant. Approximately 2 miles of transmission line connects the Upper Power-
house with the 23-kV switchyard located near the Lower Powerhouse. The access
road begins at the Lower Powerhouse and follows the penstock to the Salmon
Creek 'Upper Power Plant.
The present Lower Powerhouse,. constructed in 1984, is adjacent to
the foner powerhouse. which is now being used as a warehouse. Both struc-
tures .re located next to Egan Drive, a four-lane highway which runs along the
east shore of Gastineau Channel. Three cottages adjacent to the former power-
house .re presently used by AELP employees. The Salmon Creek Powerhouse dis-
charge crosses under Egan Drive in conduits and flows into Gastineau Channel
<Photo 7). The Salmon Creek Substat10n is located approximately 450 feet
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north of the Lower Powerhouse and a short i nterti e 1i ne runs from the power-
house to the switchyard.
Land Use. Ex; st; ng 1 and use along the Sa 1 mon Creek road-pi pe 1 i ne ali gn-
ment and wi thi n the Salmon Creek Reservoi r is all re 1 ated to AELP I s hydro-
electric generation activities. No other development occurs in or near the
vicinity of the upper portion of the Salmon Creek Project, with the exception
of the existing Salmon Creek Trail. The lower portions of Salmon Creek Valley
are zoned for commercial, industrial and residential development. Actually,
the zon1 ng areas are "open-ended II and extend up the dra i nage to the towns i te
boundary; however, de facto app 1i ca t i on of zon i ng 1 s genera 11 y 1 i mi ted to
those developable portions of the lower drainage (AELP, 1982).
The Lower Salmon Creek Powerhouse is located in an area zoned for
commercial development. The district south of the power plant is zoned for
multi-family residential development; the district to the north is zoned for
single residential development (Exhibit E-2>. A more complete definition of
each zoning district is in Appendix E-8.
6.2.2 Wetlands and Floodplains
There are wetl ands borderi ng Gasti neau Channe lover a mi 1 e north-
west of the Project boundary t but the conti nued operation of the PrOject is
not expected to have any impacts on these areas. Certification of consistency
with the Alaska Coastal Management Program and a copy of the Coastal Project
Questionnaire, requested by the Alaska Office of Management and Budget, Divi-
sion of Governmental Coordination, are included as Appendix E-9.
The floodplain at the mouth of Salmon Creek between the beach at
Gastineau Channel and El 1400 (Exhibit E-2) has been defined by the Alaska
District, Corps of Engineers and is described as follows:
liThe Corps of Engineers est"imates an Intermediate
Regional Flood (IRF) would discharge 3,200 cfs, with
the water level reaching an elevation of 7 m (23 ft.)
above the Glacier Highway Bridge, and 7.8 m (25.5 ft.)
at a poi nt 180 m (600 ft.) upstream from the bri dge.
An IRF is a flood which, based on statistical analysis
of past hydro10gi c records, is expected to occur once
every 100 years, or which has the probability of occur-
rence of 1 percent each year. Within the defined
floodplain, a 15 m (50 ft.) wide buffer on each side of
the stream is recommended for adequate flood protection
(U.S. Corps of Engineers, 1969).11
6.2.3 Protection of Land Management,
Aesthetics, and Recreational Values
No new construction and no changes in operation are planned for the
Salmon Creek Component; therefore, the continued operation of the facility ;s
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not expected to affect land management or aesthetic and recreational values at
the s; te. The 1 and wi th; n the Salmon Creek. Component area is contro 11 ed and
protected by the land management practices of the BLM and by Article 32 dis-
cussed in Section 6.1.3.
Photo 1 Upper .~d Lower Annex Lake.
Photo 2 Annex Creek Dam
Photo 3 Annex Creek Powerbouae
Photo 4 Annex Cr~.k Tranaai •• ion Line and Right-o~~.y
Photo 5 Salmon Creek Dam
Photo 6 Upper Salmon Creek Powerhouse and Penstock
Photo 7 Salmon Creek Lower Powerhouse and Subatation
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7.0 LIST OF LITERATURE
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, 1978. Title 18. Environmen-
tal Conservation, Chapter 80, Drinking Water.
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, 1979. Water Quality Stan-
dards, Alaska Water Pollution Control Program.
Alaska Electric Light and Power Co., FERC Application for Amendment to License
for Major Project -Existing Dam, Salmon Creek Project, FERC No. 2307, May
1982.
Alaska Department of Fi sh and Game, Alaska I s Wi 1 dl i fe and Habi tat, January
1973.
Envi rona i d, 1979. Sa 1 mon Creek -Potent i a 1 as a water source for an NSRAA
hatchery. Prepared for NSRAA. (Unpublished).
Pautzke, C. F., Memo to Project Review Coordinator, Office of Assistant Sec-
retary Holum, circa 1963.
State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, 1982. Juneau Area Recrea-
tion Plan.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1980a. Ambient water quality criteria
for antimony. EPA 440/5-80-020.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1980b. Ambient water quality criteria
for arsenic, EPA 440/4-80-221.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1980c. Ambient water quality criteria
for cadmium, EPA 440/5-80-025.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1980d. Ambient water quality criteria
for silver, EPA 440/5-80-071.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1980e. Ambient water quality criteria
for zinc, EPA 440/5-80-079.
U.S. Forest Service, 1982. Tongass National Forest Land Management Plan, Land
Use Designations, U.S. Government Printing Office, 596-336.
u.S. Geological Survey, 1969. Hydrological data of the Juneau Borough, Alaska.
U.S. Geological Survey, 1974. Hydrologic investigations of Salmon Creek Res-
ervoir and drainage basin near Juneau, Alaska.
(B0678B)
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I. Zonin9 Data Source -City and Borouoh of Juneau,
Plannln9 Department.
2. Floodplain Data Source -AELP FERC Application
For Amendment To Licem,e For Major Project-
Exi1linO Dam, Salmon Creek Project, May 1982.
ANN EX CR EEK AND SALMON CR E E K
HYDROE LEC TRI C PROJ ECT
JUN E AU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT E-2
LOWER SALMON CREEK FLOODPLAIN
AND ZONING MAP
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Suney,1984.
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT E -3
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2,000'
ANNE X CREEK AND SALMON C R EEK
HYDR OE LE CTR IC PR OJECT
JUN E AU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT E-4
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~en 1-8 refer to photol In Exhibit E, Sections
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ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT E-6
KEY PHOTO MAP
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1. SCOPING PROCESS
APPENDIX E-1
AGENCY CONSULTATION
As discussed in Exhibit E, Section 1.1, formal consultation was
initiated on January 9, 1985 with letters sent to resource agencies informing
them of the scoping meeting held on January 17, 1985. The following material
includes: letters sent to the agencies regarding the scoping meeting; mate-
rials distributed dur'ing and after the meeting; the information packet; and
agency comment letters related to the relicenslng effort of the Project during
early agency consultation. The information is arranged numerically by letter
date; the agencies include:
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AELP)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Alaska Power Administration
City and Borough of Juneau
National Marine Fisheries Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Alaska Public Utilities Commission
Alaska Department of Natural Resources -Division of Forestry
Department of the Army Corps of Engineers
United States Forest Service
United States Bureau of Land Management
Alaska National Park Service
Southeast Regional Office -Office of Management and Budgetl
Division of GovernMental Coordination
Alaska Department of Natural Resources -Parks and Recreation
Department
Alaska Department of Natural Resources -Division of Land and
Water Management
United States Depart~nt of the Interior -National Park Service
2. DRAFT APPLICATION FOR NEW lICENSE FOR THE
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
The Draft App 1 i cation for New License for the Annex Creek and
Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project was sent to the agencies on June 21, 1985.
The following contains agency comment letters responding to the draft applica-
tion and to other environmental issues related to the Project. The following
agencies provided letters; copies of the letters begin on the next page.
Alaska Department of Natural Resources -Division of Land and
Water Management
Alaska Power Administration
Alaska Department of Natural Resources -Division of Parks
and Outdoor Recreation
Alaska Office of the Governor -Office of Management and Budget
Division of Governmental Coordination
Department of the Army Corps of Engineers
City and Borough of Juneau
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Department of the Interior -Bureau of
Land Management
United States Department of Agriculture -Forest Service
E-l-l
o ~
ALAS&CA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA DDBOI
Mr. Kenneth F. Plumb
Secretary
(907) 586·2222
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
825 North Capitol street N.E.
Washington D. C. 20426
February 15, 1983
Attention: Director of Office of Electric Power Regulations
Subject:
Gentlemen:
Request for Exempt Annex Creek Development
FERC'Project No. 2307
In accordance with prov~s~ons of Paragraph 12.3 of Part
12, Sub. Chapter B of Chapter 1 Title 18 Code of Federal
Regulations request is hereby made to exempt the Annex Creek
Development from the requirement of inspection by an independent
consultant as required by Part 12 of 18CFR.
The dam of Annex Creek Development is only 20 feet high
and is considered being low hazard potential as defined by
Corps of Engineers. This low hazard classification is in
accordance with Table 2 Subparagraph 2.1.2 Paragraph 222.8
Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations dated July 1, 1981. The
hazard as classified in Table 2 pertains to loss of human
lif~ or property damage in area down stream of dam in the
event of failure of the dam. There will be no loss of life
as no permanent structures for human habitation is in existance
below Annex Creek Dam, nor would there be any property damage
in case of failure of the dam.
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
Copy to: Regional Engineer, San Francisco
~-JAC/ak
All Ec/ual OpPoTtunit]1 E11lplo.lIcr
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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON 20426
Mr. William A. Corbus
Manager
Alaska Electric Light and Power
Company
134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Mr. Corbus: .
IN RE~LY REP'EA TO.
OEPR-DIHLA
Project No. 2307-Alaska
Alaska Electric Light and Power
Company
This is in reply to your letter of February 15, 1983, requesting
an exemption from the requirements of Subpart D, Part 12 of the
Commission's Regulations for the Annex Creek Development of the
Salmon Creek and Annex Creek Project No. 2307.
Based on the information contained in your letter, I am
granting the requested exemption from the requirements for an
inspection by an independent consultant for the Annex Creek
Development of Project No. 2307.
Sincerely,
~U.~
Ronald A. Corso
Acting Director, Division of
Inspections and HydrO-License
Administration
Introduction
ANNEX CREEK/SALMON CREEK HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
FERC NO. 2307
INFORMATION PACKET FOR
PREFILING CONSULTATION -INITIAL MEETING
January 17, 1985
This packet of information has been prepared to initiate the formal
prefiling consultation required by regulations of the Federal Energy Regula-
tory Commission (FERC) for relicensing of the Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project
(Project) and has been sent to all agencies listed in Attachment A.
Following the scoping meeting, agencies with jurisdiction over
resources or expressing interest in the relicensing will be contacted for
additional information and discussion. Our goal is to address and resolve all
issues prior to completion of the draft license application, which will be
submitted to all of the agencies listed in Attachment A. Agencies will have
60 days to comment on the draft application. The application will be final-
ized and filed with FERC by August 31, 1985.
Project Description
The Project includes existing developments at both Salmon and Annex
Creeks. Locations of the facilities are shown in Fig. 1.
The Salmon Creek facility consists of a l65-foot concrete arch dam
which forms a reservoir with a maximum capacity of 19,000 acre-feet. Water
from Salmon Creek Dam is conveyed downstream to the Upper Powerhouse by a
4,477-foot-long steel pipe. Before reaching the powerhouse the penstock
divides into a wye branch which diverts the water either to the Upper Power-
house or to another penstock leading to the Lower Powerhouse. This flow is
controlled by two butterfly valves. The Upper Powerhouse contains two 2,500-
horsepower impulse wheels directly connected to a 1,400-kW generator. The
rehabilitation of the Lower Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Facility that was com-
pleted in December 1984 will provide an additional 2.8 MW of capacity and an
estimated 15,000,000 kWh annually.
The Annex Creek facility consists of a 20-foot timber crib dam
located at Annex Lake outlet. A l,420-foot-long t.unnel has been driven into
the lake, which provides a drawdown of 150 feet and 22,000 acre-feet of stor-
age. At the tunnel outletk a 34-inch pipe is used to control the water
supply. The penstock is a riveted steel pipe and is 7,273 feet long. Annex
Creek Powerhouse contains two units, each consisting of a 2, SOO-horsepower
impulse wheel, connected to a l,750-kVA generator. A 23-kV transmission line
extends 12.4 miles between Annex Creek and Thane.
Page 2
Attachment B provides a brief chronology of the project since issu-
ance of the FERC license in 1963. As can be readily seen, since the license
was transferred to AELP, AELP has maintained responsible stewardship of the
project, rehabilitating the Salmon Creek facilities and cooperating with local
authorities to facilitate other uses to the extent that hydropower operation
is not impaired by such use.
Resource Management
The Project is classified as a major project/existing dam. The
application for new license, which AELP is required to file three years before
its existing license expires, must include an assessment of the existing
environment and impacts of the proposed relicensing at the level of detail
specified in Section 4.51 of 18 CFR.
Issues that have been identified and discussed in previous agency
consultation during licensing and amendment proceedings include fish and wild-
life/water rights, cultural resource preservation, and recreation. Establish-
ment of a minimum flow in Salmon Creek for protection of fish and wildlife is
currently underway as part of the related water rights amendment proceeding;
it is anticipated that agreement will be reached prior to the completion of
the application for new license. Existing lice'nse articles (Attachment C)
provide for protection of these aspects of the environment.
Please let us know if you have any other concerns and feel that
there are other issues that should be addressed in the license application.
Following the January 17 meeting, additional information will be sent to agen-
cies with jurisdiction over resources and identified issues.
Primary contacts for this project are David Stone (AELP, 907/586-
2222) and Nan Nalder (R. W. Beck and Associates, Inc., 206/622-5000). Speci-
fic issues will be addressed by specialists on the R. W. Beck staff, who will
be contacting agencies directly: David Hoopes (fish and wildlife, water
rights), Jim Rutherford (engineering), and Sylvia Burges (license application).
Mr. Robert W. McVey
United States Dept. of Comm.rce
National Harine Fisheries Serv.
P.O. Box.l668
Juneau, AX 99802
fltO'7/ S"-1240
~tt. Chip Dennerlein'
State of Alaska
Dept. of Natural Resources
619 Warehouse Dr. Suite 210
Anchorage, AX 99501
Of""'/ 271.-Z"~3
~~. John B. Farleigh
oAK Public Utilities Commission
1100 MacKay Bldg-
338 Denali St.
Anchorage, AX 99501
'01/ "27'--~22 2..
Mr. Richard Reed
State of Alaska
Depart. of Fish , Game
230 S. Franklin
Juneau, AX 99801
'01/..,' 5 -.q2.ctO
Oi e.n
l-1r. Waine E. 'f!iieu
U.S. Dept. of the Interior
Fi~ and Wildlife Serv.
P.O. Box 1287
Juneau, AX 99802
qo-r I Sf" -12.41 0
Mr. Robert J. Cross
Dept. of Energy
AX Power Administration
P.C.Box 50
Juneau, AX 99802
q07/5f~-1<4D5
~~. Richard ,c. Borsetti
Dept. of the Army
Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 7002
Anchorage, AK 99510
10 1/21' -412 "3
Hr. Bruce H. Hoffman
. State of Alaska
Dept. of Environmental Conservat~o~
P.O. Box 2420
Juneau, AX 99803
Iftn/.tft.5-2(1.00
Hr. N. L. Teague
City , Borough of Juneau
lSS South Seward St.
Juneau, AX 99801
101/5.'--S300
Mr. Bruce Johnson
Dept of Natural Resources
Div. of Forestry
230 S. Franklin Room 407
Juneau, AX 99801
Phone 1465-3400
October 24, 1963
December 23, 1963
September 1968
March 23, 1973
May 16, 1983
July 23, 1984
September 28, 1984
November 1, 1984
December 17, 1984
ATTACHMENT B
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
Project license issued by the Federal Power Commission
(FPC). The Annex Creek/Salmon Creek permit to operate
was originally issued by the Secretary of the Depart-
ment of the Interior in 1918. In 1963 the continued
operation of the Project was authorized in the license
issued to Alaska-Juneau (A-J) Industries by the FPC.
The license was issued on the condition that A-J
Industries rehabilitate both dams. The required modi-
fications were completed by 1967.
The FPC accepted A-J Industries' proposed modifications
to FPC's license renewal requirments.
The FPC approved the as-built construction drawings of
the rehabilitation of both Annex Creek and Salmon Creek
facilities. A-J Industries prepared and submitted the
drawings.
AnneX/Salmon Creek license was transferred from A-J
Industries to Alaska Electric Light and Power Company
(AELP).
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC, former-
ly FPC) granted AELP a license amendment to rehabili-
tate the Salmon Creek Project.
FERC granted a further amendment to the license to
provide for the construction of a new powerhouse and
change the penstock arrangement at Salmon Creek.
FERC approved AELP I S amendment concerning a change in
the maximum water level allowed to'flow through Salmon
Creek Dam to mitigate concerns of dam stability under
full water conditions.
FERC approved AELP I S request to grant an easement for
the construction and operation of a water treatment
facility by the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska.
New powerhouse on Salmon Creek went on-line.
ATTACHMENT C
LICENSE ARTICLES PROTEcrx.G THE ENVIRONMENT
Fish and Wildlife Resources
Fish and wildlife resources are protected by Articles 28 and 29 of
the license issued in October 1963. Article 28 requires that the licensee
construct, maintain, and operate faeilitiea for conservation and development
of fish and wildlife resources that are recommended by resource agencies and
determined to be necessary, desirable, and consistent with the purpose of the
Project and the act. Modification of Project structure or operation may simi-
larly be required under Article 28. Article 29 requires that the licensee
permit construction and operation on Project lands of Federal fish and wild-
life facilities.
Protection of water quality 8.DIl fish habitat is accomplished by
Articles 41 and 45. Article 41 (of the 1963 license) requires that erosion
and siltation due to Project construction and operation be minimized. Arti-
cle 45, contained in the May 16, 1983 order, requires consultation with
resource agencies in development of a plan to minimize erosion, sedimentation,
water pollution and slope stability probleas.
Recreation
Construction and maintenance of recreational facilities found to be
necessary and desirable, and reasonably consistent with the primary purpose of
the Project is required by Article 32. Article 33 provides for free access
for the the public to Project waters and lands except when restrictions are
necessary for safety.
Archaeological and Historical Resources
Article 44 of the May 16, 1983 order protects such significant
historic resources as may exist in the Project vicinity. It requires, prior
to any future construction at the Project, consultation with the State Histo-
ric Preservation Officer (SHPO) about the need for cultural resources survey
and salvage work. In addition, if any previously unrecorded archaeological or
historical sites are discovered during construction, construction in the
vicinity will be halted until implementation of appropriate measures for pro-
tection of the resource as determined in consultation with the SHPO.
AGENDA
January 17, 1985
Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project
Relicensing of
FERC Project No. 2307
Agency Scoping Meeting
AELP Conference Room, 134 H. Franklin Street
2:00 p.m.
Welcome -Introduction of AELP
and R. W. Beck Staff
Relicensing
Project Chronology
Project Facilities
Resource Management
Schedule and Closing Remarks
William A. Corbus, !ELP
Nan A. Nalder, Beck
David Stone, AELP
James H. Rutherford, Beck
Sylvia E. Burges, Beck
Nan A. Nalder, Beck
For future information regarding the application for relicensing contact:
R. W. Beck and Associates, Inc.
Tower Building
7th Avenue @ Olive Way
Seattle, Washington 98101
206/622-5000
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1068 FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION
'tiona tor luppreulon. aDd .upprell Area on the laDd. to be occupied or UIecl
UDder the Uceue. The Ucensee gall be Uable for and pQ' the coata Incurred
b, the UDitecI Statu In auppreulDC Ar .. eaU184 from the con.tnu:tlon. oper-
.. tlon. or maintenance of the project worb or of the work appurtenaDt or
.accellOl'1 thereto under the Ucense. ,. '.
Article U. 'lbe Licensee shall coDsult with Forest SelTice represeDtatlTea
ad within one ,ear from the effective date of this license, submit revlaed
ExhIbits F. J and K to define the final project boundary and area In ae-
-c:ordaDce with the rules aDd regulatloDS of the Commission.
Article n. The Llcenaee sball conault wltb Forest Service represeDtaUvea
ad aball wlthlD one ;year trom the date of lsauaDce of thl. UceDse submit
tor CommlssloD approval, a plaD for relocatinc the exlsUnc traDSmlsslon une
DOW located on the north side of Glacier Highway in the vlclnlty of the
I'oreat Senlee Juneau AdmlDlstration Slte. . ;(
Arlie', '8. The Llcenaee sball, for the conservation and development of
lab aDd wUWe resources, CODStrUCt, malDtaln. and operate, or arrance for
the mDitrucdon, maintenance and operaUon of such taclllties aDd compi;
'WIth IUcb reasonable modifications of the project structures aDd operatioDl,
... JDQ' be ordered by the Commission upon Its own motion or upon recom-
..mendatloDB of the Secretaf7 of th·e Interior or the Alaska DepartmeDt· of
.J'isb aDd Game, after noUce aDd opportunity tor bearlDc and upon ADdlnp
based OD substantial evidence that such facl11Ues and modUlcations are necee-
ar7 and desirable. reasoDably consistent with the primaf7 purpose of the
J)I"Oject and mnslstent with the provlsloDS of the Act. :
Arlic16 U. Whenever the United States shall desire, In conDection with
the project, to CODStruCt fish aDd wildlife taclllties or to Improve the ex-
htlDc fish and wlldUfe faciUUes at Its expeD&e. the Licensee shall permit th.
Unlted States or ita desicnated agency to use, tree of cost, such of LlceDlee'.
!ana aDd Interests In lands, reservoirs, waterways and project works as IDA1
be re8aouab17 required to complete such fish facillties or such Improvementa.
thereof. In addition, after noUce aDd opportUDltJ tor bearlDC the LlceDMI
:shall DOW, the project operation as ma, be prescribed b, the CommlsslOD,
eoDSlateDt with the prlmaf7 purpose of the project, ID order to permit the .'
malatenaDee and operatioD of the fish and wlldllfe facUlties conatructe4 or .
improved b, the United States UDder the provision of this arUcle. 'l'hll ;:.'
artIde shall not be Interpreted to place an, obUgation on the United Statll· S~ .
to mnstruc:t or Improve fish· baDdlinc taclUties or to relieve the Llcensee of .. ~:.
aD1 obligation under this uceose.·:lf·.'b.r~~
. Arl"'le 3(1. The LlceDsee sball Install additional capaclt, or make otJa.).~~.
dwlges 1D lbe project 0.8 directed by the Commlsslo~~ to the extent that J& .• :~
1. ecGnomieaU, sound and In the publlc IDterest to do so. after DOUce ...
-opportuDltJ tor bearlnc. ' ,;
Ar'tcle '1. The Licensee shall. after DOUce and opportuDlty for 1,1.,. ...... _,.
-eoordluate the operaUoD of the project, electricalll' and hydrauUcall"
ncb other power Q'stems and ID Buch manner as the CommllSlon ma,
In lbe .nterest of power aDd other beneftclal publlc usea of water ...... ao'D'rce. ~~'
and on sucb conditions conc&rnlDC the equitable sharina: of benefits bl
Licensee al the CommluloD may order.
ArrfcJc a:. Tbe Llcen," Iball collatruet. maln""D 1114 optrate .rnuH~l.' j .il' Oi" ("i}lu;:t,~II"'hlr\ hlnltlhmDJletl And ol~r.thm of lucb rec'l'IItlOI.;
tL.P::~. :., ;:.;:;." j,;,.JI;" .. i.i.d ~a,h'l".::-' ilB;.it '.~! "'0 a d!! ,
FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION 1069
utIllU... U lOa, be preeerlbe4 bereaftor b, lhe CommluloD durin, tile term
of thl. license upon Ita own motion or upon the recommendation of the Sec-
retal7 ot the Interior or Interested State apncle., after notice and opportu-
nltJ for bearlD' and upon aDdlnll baaed upon lub.tanUal evidence that lUcia
facUlties are Deceua.ry and dealrable. aDd reasoDab17 CODalateDt with the
primaf7 purpose of the project.: The Llce .. ee Iball within one l'e&f trom
the date of lsauanct, ot the llcense. ftle with the Commission for approval
Its proposed recreaUonal use plan tor the project. The plan shall be prepared
after coDllultatlon with appropriate Federal, State and loc:al Icenda, aDd
aball Include reCreAtional Improvements wbich may be provided by others In
addition to the ImprovemeDts the Licensee plana to provide.
Arlic'e '3. So far u Is coDSIstcnt with proper operation of the project
the LlcelUiee ahall allow the p~bllc tree accesa, to a reasonable extent, to
project waters and adjacent project landa owned by the Licensee tor the pur-
pose of tull pubUc utlll&atlon of such landa and waters tor navlcaUon and.
recreaUonal purposes, lDcludinc fiahlnl' aDd bunUDl', and gall allow to •
reasoDable atent tor ncb purposes the conatruction of acce81 roada, wbalT ....
IaDdlnp, and other faclllties on Ita lands the OCCUpaDq of wblch mar 1D ap.-
propriate circumstances be .ubject to paJ'JDent of rent to the Llcensee In a
reasonable amount: Provided, that the Llcensee ma)' reserve trom pubUC"
access. such portions of the project waters. adjaceDt lands, and project faeW-
tles as may be necessaf7 tor the protectlon ot Ute, health, aDd property and
Provided further, that the LlceDsee's consent to the coDStruction of acceaa.
roads, wbanes. laDdiDCS and other faclllUes sball not, without Its express-
agreement, place upon the Licensee any obUgation to CODStruct or maintain
BUch facllltlea. Tbese taciUties are In addition to the taciUties that the-
Licensee ma,. COlUitruct and maintain U required b)' the Ucenae.
Arl""e 34. The Llceosee shall pay to tbe UDlted States the tollowlnc an-
Dual charl'es, effecUve as of Januaf7 1. 1964:
(1) For the purpose of relmburslDI' the UDlted States for the costa ot
admlDlstraUon of Part I of the Act, ODe (1) cent on tbe authorized Installed
capacity (12.100 borsepower) plus two aDd one-half (2-1/2) cents per 1,000-
kilowatt-hours of cr088 energy generated during the calendar ,.ear for which
the charce Is made; or such other amouDts as may hereafter be determlDect
.. Decessaf7 to reimburse the United States tor the costs of admlDlstraUon.
(11) For the purpose of recompelUilng the United States tor the tIBe. occu-
paDCY and eDjoyment of Its laDda exclusive of those used for transmlasloD
Une rl,bt-of-wa:r an amouDt to be bereafter determined bl' the CommluloD.
(Ill) For the purpose of recompenslDC the United States for the tIBe, occu-
paDe,' and enjoyment ot Ita landa for transmlssioD line rll'ht-of-wal' pUrpo&el
ODl,r, an amouDt to be hereafter determined by the Commission.
Arl""e 35. Licensee gall repair and modlf,. the SalmoD Creek and .A.Jmex
Creek developments to make the atructuree sate and adequate and restore
the tollowlDI' scbedule, the period to be&ln aa ot the effectlve date ot the
Ucense:
,",,, 1" ear
1. Installation ot alr venl In blowoU Une at ouUet of ADDU Creek Dam.
2. Inltlatlon of a prorram tor the repair and modlflcaUon of the pDeraUDC
equtpmeQt ID4 IppUfteant 'ldUU. ot ~e Salmon Creek A4 Anael Creek
dfYclQpmeutl,
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'·.,'; .. I.i.:lli4uL t .. ..:lUtl ....... tt-, /I.' j"..;t.
1070 FEDERAL POWER COIOU8810N
.Been. y,.,. . . .
L Gaeral cleanap .round Salmon Creek dam .nd Ia and around Salmon
~ BuerYoir. . ' . . • .
J. lea .. dowutream face of 1a1l .. 08 C .... k d ....
I. Replacement of sapports for 8almon Creek penstock No. L
4. IDltl.Uoa ot tile rehabilitation ot the 8almon Creek laml.
I. CoatillaatloA. of the prolram tor thl ... palr and modUlcatio. ot lIa-
-entin, equipmeDt.
'2'~fnI Year
L Drlll and &Tout Salmon Creek dam. '.
2. Repair aaddle dame at Upper Annex Creek Lake.
a. Replacement ot supports for Salmon Creek penstock No. L
4. Continuation of the reh.bllltation of the S.lmon Creek 8ume.
G. Clean and paint "alves of outlet at Annex Creek dam. .
.. Qontlauatlon of the procram for the repair and modlflcatlon
-eratlnl equlp~ent.
101111" Y IGr
L GUDlte and waterproof upstream face ot Salmoa Creek dam.
. ' ; '. ~ :
2. CoDtlnuation ot the rehabl11tatlon ot the Sahuon Creek 8ume •.
-a. Check the plate thickness ot "all penstocks. .';. '1,
1'1'~ Year .'.!
'i. L Bepalr tailrace concrete at Annex Creek power plant. , ........
2. Completion ot the rehablUtation of the Salmon Creek 8ume. " .',_ ..
Arlkl. 36. Licensee sball maintain the Salmon Creek reservoir at a 'le,ei
'Dot creater than ele'fatlon 1.140 feet Until such time as the repairs and modi-
Jlcatlou to the Salmon Creek Arch dam are completed .nd approved b, the
Commtuton. . . . '. . .. ,:r
. Ar1kle 37. Licensee shall submit a seml·annual report ahowlnl the pro,-
ft8I of CQostructlon pertormed pursuant to Article 35. . .. 1~
Article 38. . Licensee shall prior to commencenlent ot concrete repal~' • .ui
,II'OUtJDC ot the Salmon Creek dam as outlined III ArUclo 35 above, submit
-detailed plans aDd speclflcatlons for these rel)alra. tOlether \\'Ith plans for
lowerlnc the reservoir level durinc Iroutlnc operations.. ,. ',' '," ,.;-
:' Article 39. The Licensee shall make provisions at the Salmon Creek' dalD~' !".,
10r measuremeDt ot the deflection ot the Cl'own ot the dam .t Its .crest; ~ -.;g .
.IDJte mODthly. readings ot themeasurement8 tocether with a1multaneoDl'~~"::
.readinp of the water surface elevation and "'ater and air, temperatures..
Licensee shall also submit an annual report of such mea,ureUlents and·
with respect to the condition ut the repair. a8 IJrescr}bed In ArUc" 35 •. ,!.,\,)
ArUclc to. No lease ot the project or an, pa.rt thereot whereb, the l~
Is craDted tbe OCCUpaDCJ', J)()88eSSIOD, or use of the project works, 01' .UT pate
lDII topther with a report on the overall condition ot the dam, partlC1lla.rl.r
thereof. shaU be m'1(le without prlor written apIJrova.l ot the CollDm.lultoD~;:
aDd tbe Commission lOa,. It In Its judgment the situation warrants.
that all tbe l"ODdltloJ1s ot tbe license. ot the Act, and ot the ruleS and
. latlons ot the CommlRt;lon shall be apPUt'ahle to suc:li propertJ BO .
the .. me extent as It the lessee were the, LlcenN'e: Provided. that the
11011 of this arUcle ahnll nnt appl.r to lr31CS <tt lind or buUdloli or
profltftf whll@ not required to achieve the InlfltOlOl ot tht U<.'ID", : ',h'
1:. .;. 41 'l''lie I ,flalUc j'fH' i.nll.i tJlmH mW!m 1 ..
FEDERAL POWER CO:a.o.fISSION 1071
structlon and operatioD of tbe project. The Commlalon upon requeet. or 1IPO.
Ita own motion, ma, order the licensee to construct .nd. malntalD lacb pre-
YeDU •• worb to &GCOlDpUlb dall pul'pOH •• 4 to ... " ... tate 1zp0ee4 11011
....,.", al ... 0. .. ...., •••• , .... to ......... " at_ .ou ••• 4 .,.,.
tUDitJ tor h.arln,. . ' ,
(D) Tbe eulblta .eslpated llnd deacrlbed Ia par.lTIlpb (B) abo". a ..
benb, appro,," .. part of Ulla lice ... 'to th. ezteDt daat ua., sbo,.. tile 10-
ation and onr.n colUI~ctlon of the project. . . . .
(E) This order ahall become Inal 30 daJa from the date of Ita laauance
unless .ppllcatlon tor rehearlnc shall be 81ed u provided In SectIon 811 (a)
of the Act •• nd tallure to fll. lucb an appUcatlon _hall constitute .a:ept-
&DC8 of this license, It m.ll be _llDed tor the Ucenaee and retunled to tlle
Commlaslon wlthLD 80 daJ-from the date of lI8u.nC8 of thia order.
Commlsslon.r Ro ... 0' purUolpaUn,. '
Before CommJasloDera: .Joseph O. Swtdler, Ch.lrman; L. 1. O'CoDDor, 1r ...
Carles B.. Roa, Barold C. Woodward, and David S. Black.
AlrIERICAN LOUISIANA PIPE LINE COMPANY, DOCKET NO. CP84-28
(Issued October 24, 1963)
On .lul, 26, 1963, American Louisiana PIpe Ll:oe CompaD' lIed 1D Docket No.
CP64-28 an application pUJ'lUant'to Section T(b) of the Natural Gas .let tor
permission and approval of the Commlislon to abandon a pi purchase meu-
1IdDC ation constructed In the Oreole FIeld, Cameron pariJIi, Loul8lana.
fonuer17 uaed tor lh;e purehue of ... trom Hope N •• al Gu Oompan;r (Hope)
IUd Hlsslsslppl Rlver Fuel Corporation (MRF). aU as more 1ull7 set torth
ill the appllcation. • . -'. .-
AppUcaDt no loncer has .n, use tor the _abjec~ taclUties 1D8~ueh ~ the
slncle well of Hope and )fRI' Ia the Oreole 'l'1eld proved commercl.n, UDpro-
duetlve lD D.eember. 1082, and was' abut-In.' aDd the I.s pureba. contract
betweeD Applicant and Bope and lIRF Wal cancelled b, .n acreement dated
Barch 22, 1963. .
The subject fadUtles were constructed pursuant to ftbudcet-t;Jpe" eertlaeate
authorization Issued )larch 12. 1962, In Docket No. CP02-141 at. cost of $7,'730 •
. Hope and I1RF have received permisslon and approval to abandon the aale
of gas 011 October 11, 1003, In Docket Nos. CPG3-336 and CP63-298, respectlvel7.
In the cODsolldated proceedinl In Docket No. G-2668, et at
, PurauaDt to due notice., a publlc heariD, waa held In Washlugt.on. D.C.. on
'October 15. 1963, respectinc the matters Involved In and the Issues presented b,
the application herein. No petltton to Intervene or protest to the crantlDe of
the appUcation hal been recal vad. StoJr COUDIel moved or.l1J .t the beariD,
tbat the Intermediate decision procedure be omitted 'and that the Cq,mmlsalon
render a decision herein pursuant to Section LBO (c) (1) ot Ita Rules of Pl'llC-
Uee aDd Procedure •
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EXHIBIT A-1
R. W. BECK AND ASSOCIATES. INC.
APPLICATION FOR RELICENSING OF THE
ANNEX CREEK/SALMON CREEK HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
PROJECT SCHEDULE·
TASK
1. Obtain Existing Project Data and Visit Site
2. Initiate Agency Con.ultation with AELP
3. Prepare Draft License Application
4. Conduct Formal Agency Con.ultatlon
with AELP
5. Prepare and File Application
NOTES
• Propo.ed Schedule a •• um •• Notice to Proceed
received by Jan. 1. 1885
1. Notice to Proceed
~8 -
2. Provide Con.ultatlon Package to AELP to Man to Agencle. (Jan. 7. 1886)
3. Scoplng Meeting with Re.ource Agencle. (Jan. 17; 1885)
4. Provide Draft to AELP (Mar. 15. 1885)
5. Provide Draft to Agencle. (Mar. 28, 1885)
8. Agency Comment. Due (May 28. 1885)
7. Provide Final Llcen.e Application Document to AB.P
for Filing with the FERC (June 28. 1885)
W Late.t date
I for filing
: with FERC
MEETING NOTES
ANNEX CREEK/SALMON CREEK PROJECT
FERC PROJECT NO. 2307
RELICENSING
PREFILING CONSULTATION
January 17, 1985 -2:00 p.m.
Participants
N. L. Pat Teague
Don Shira
Duane Peterson
Bruce Hoffman
Andrew Grossman
Rick Reed
Janet Hall
Corry Hildenbrand
Bill Corbus
David Stone
Nan Nalder
Sylvia Burges
Jim Rutherford
David Hoopes
AELP Conference Room,
134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska
By: David T. Hoopes
City and Borough of Juneau
155 S. Seward
Juneau, Alaska 99801
(907) 586-5241
Alaska Power Administration
Post Office Box 50
Juneau, Alaska 99802
(907) 586-7405
National Marine Fisheries Service
Juneau, Alaska
(907) 586-7235
Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation
S. E. Regional Office
(907) 789-3151
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Juneau, Alaska
(907) 586-7240
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Post Office Box 20
Douglas, Alaska
(907) 465-4290
Alaska Electric Light and Power (AELP)
R. W. Beck and Associates, Inc. (Beck)
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Purpose
To initiate prefiling consultation with resource agencies as part
of the application to FERC for relicensing of the Project.
Summary of Discussion
William A. Corbus, AELP Manager, began the meeting by introducting
his staff and the Beck personnel present.
Nan Nalder, Beck, began her discussion of the relicensing process
by describing her FERC background, including preparation of the "Bluebook"
description of FERC procedures and drafting some of the regulations now in
effect. She noted that FERC does not have a clear set of guidelines for
relicensing, but that the requirements are variously addressed in the Federal
Power Act. Beck will document how the Project relates to existing laws and
regulations pertaining to dams. The application for relicensing will propose
no new modifications or changes of the Project as it is now licensed other
than minor changes related to FERC administration of the Project. AELP/Beck
will provide the agencies with a draft application for review, and request a
letter from each agency summarizing its comments. A tentative schedule for
preparation and filing of the application for license was distributed. The
latest date for filing the application with the FERC is established by statute
(August 31, 1985). The term of the license will probably be 30 years.
David Stone (AELP) next described the history and major events that
have occurred during the course of the Project. He began by noting that the
Project was originally constructed in an era of low-grade gold mining and that
hydropower was the most economical source of energy to make mining feasible.
David described the construction of the Salmon Creek facilities in 1913-14 and
the Annex Creek facilities in 1915-16 and recounted the significant steps in
Project history from that time on to the most recent (1984) license amendment
covering the new powerhouse construction.
Jim Rutherford (Beck) next described the Project's engineering
features and noted the deletion of the transmission line between the Salmon
Creek Powerhouse and the Thane Substation with an explanation that this
portion of the grid serves as a distribution line. Jim noted that the minimum
pool elevation at the Salmon Creek Reservoir was 1010 feet.
Duane Peterson (NMFS) asked if the maximum reservoir level was
limited as a result of the dam safety study.
Rutherford replied that the maximum reservoir elevation is now set
at 1140, reduced from the former 1170 as a result of a FERC requirement based
upon the 1983 seismic safety review.
Bill Corbus (AELP) noted that a safety inspection is prepared every
five years and that the last inspection had added additional information on
earthquake stability based on a new technique for analyzing the structure.
Page 3
Should an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 on the Richter scale occur, there
is some question of the upper portion of the dam being safe. The study shows
that at the 1140 elevation, the Project remains safe under the utmost con-
ditions.
Rutherford went on to describe the upper powerhouse and the wye
valve arrangement that permits both powerhouses to operate simultaneously. He
noted that the old lower powerhouse is now used for storage. The new power-
house houses a single turbine, which discharges into a tailrace that is con-
nected to the original culvert system running under Glacier Highway.
Rutherford noted that the Annex Creek Reservoir had a maximum ele-
vation of 844 feet. The lake tap intake is at 690 and the dam consists of a
20-ft-high timber crib structure. This structure was recently rebuilt and new
drawings are being sent to the FERC to replace the ones they have lost.
Sylvia Burges (Beck) explained that the FERC relicensing require-
ments include preparing an environmental exhibit (Exhibit E) and a series of
engineering exhibits and reports. No changes are proposed and no new impacts
are expected. The scope and detail of Exhibit E will be commensurate with the
past level of operation. Much of Exhibit E will be devoted to describing
existing conditions and agencies will be contacted for additional information.
Exhibit E will describe the individual resource areas and the
existing license articles that protect them. Copies of these articles were
distributed.
o General Description -Will be obtained from existing docu-
ments.
o Water Use and Quality -Water use and mlnlmum flow are cur-
rent ly being studied as part of the DNR water rights amend-
ment process. Beck hopes to include a completed water rights
amendment, including agreed-upon low flows, in an appendix to
Exhibit E. The protective articles pertaining to water
quality will be described.
o Fish, Wildlife and Botanical Resources -Protective articles
will be described.
o Archaeological Resources -Protected under article 44 in the
recent amendment.
o Recreational Resources -Protected by Articles 32 and 33. In
the past the Project has been exempted because of its remote
location and problems caused by vandalism. Beck will confirm
that the reasons for this exemption are still valid.
Bruce Hoffman (ADEC) noted that on September 8, 1983 an excessive
amount of water was re leased from the Salmon Creek Reservoir, scouring the
streambed and forcing spawning salmon (no species identified) to the side of
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the channel. At that time, both ADEC and ADFG requested that AELP prepare an
operation plan describing how such releases would be avoided and send it to
them for review. To date, neither Hoffman nor ADFG have received such a plan.
Janet Hall (ADFG) noted that her agency was still interested in
receiving an operating plan to resolve the flow release situation.
Bill Corbus (AELP) gave the background history of the release which
involved a unique high water event and a valve test required by the FERC.
Provisions have been made to prevent this type of release from occurring
again. A plan will be forthcoming.
Nan Nalder (Beck) advised agencies that Sylvia Burges and David
Hoopes may be' contacting them by phone to obtain further information. The
results of the water right amendment negotiations will be factored into the
application text where appropriate. Official agency correspondence, including
review comments, should be sent to Bill Corbus (AELP).
Janet Hall (ADFG) asked if the NHFS and FWS had been apprised of
the water rights flow discussions being held between AELP/Beck, DNR and ADFG.
David Hoopes advised that both agencies were aware of the issue but
that neither had been invited to join the informal field trip planned with
ADFG for the following day.
Rick Reed (ADFG) asked how flow regime would be resolved since
Federal agencies have responsibilities under the Federal Power Act but have no
direct influence over water rights, which are a State responsibility. Reed
wondered whether or not Federal agencies would be consulted.
David Hoopes (Beck) informed Reed that AELP/Beck intends to con-
tinue the established coordination with both Federal and State agencies to
arrive at a low flow regime that can be included in both the water right
amendment and the license application. Our goal is to negotiate the low flow
as part of the water right and append the final water right amendment to
Exhibit E of the application to the FERC.
Janet Hall (ADFG) asked if the City of Juneau's withdrawal of water
from the tailrace (about 20 cfs) was involved. Nalder replied that only
facilities involved in power generation fall under the licensing process.
Nan Nalder (Beck) closed with the statement that the agencies will
have the opportunity to review all the environmental exhibits but that they
may receive them as separate reports to facilitate review. She explained the
concurrence format that will be used for the letters of transmittal so that
agencies can respond with a minimum of effort.
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 88801
Don Shira
Alaska Power Administration
Post Office Box 50
Juneau, Alaska 99802
Dear Mr. ~hira:
(807) 1588-2222
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
PERC Project No. 2307
Agency Scoping Meeting
Enclosed is a summary of discussions that took place at the
meeting that you attended on January 17, 1985. Please review
these notes and call Nan Halder at R. W. Beck (206/622-5000) if
you have any questions about the sunnary.
Copy to: Nan Nalder, RWB
Enclosure
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 88801
N. L. Pat Teague
City and Borough of Juneau
155 South Seward
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Pat:
(007) eee·2222
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Agency Scoping Meeting
Enclosed is a summary of discussions that took place at the
meeting that you attended on January 17, 1985. Please review
these notes and call Nan Nalder at R. W. Beck (206/622-5000) if
you have any questions about the summary.
Copy to: Nan Nalder, RWB
Enclosure
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 1111801
(Q07) !588.2222
Duane Peterson
National Marine Fisheries Service
Post Office Box 1668
Juneau, Alaska 99802
Dear Mr. Peterson:
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Agency Scoping Meeting
Enclosed is a summary of discussions that took place at the
meeting that you attended on January 17, 1985. Please review
these notes and call Nan Nalder at R. W. Beck (206/622-5000) if
you have any questions about the summary.
Copy to: Nan Nalder, RWB
Enclosure
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 1111801
( 907 ) Se8 .. 2222
Bruce Hoffman
Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation
Post Office Box 2420
Juneau, Alaska 99803
Dear Mr. Hoffman:
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Agency Scoping Meeting
Enclosed is a summary of discussions that took place at the
meeting that you attended on January 17, 1985. Please review
these notes and call Nan Nalder at R. W. Beck (206/622-5000) if
you have any questions about the summary.
Copy to: Nan Nalder, RWB
Enclosure
An Equal Opportu
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET r JUNEAU. ALASKA IlIIBOI
(807) "'.2222
Andrew Grossman
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office box 1287
Juneau, Alaska 99802
Dear Mr. Grossman:
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Agency Scoping Meeting
Enclosed is a summary of discussions that took place at the
meeting that you attended on January 17, 1985. Please review
these notes and call Nan Nalder at R. W. Beck (206/622-5000) if
you have any questions about the summary.
Copy to: Nan Nalder, RWB
Enclosure
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal OpportDity EmplC1geT
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 1111801
(907 ) 588.2222
Janet Hall
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Post Office Box 20
Douglas, Alaska 99824
Dear Ms. Hall:
January 29, 198~
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Agency Scoping Meeting
Enclosed is a summary of discussions that took place at the
meeting that you attended on January 17, 1985. Please review
these notes and call Nan Nalder at R. W. Beck (206/622-5000) if
you have any questions about the summary.
Copy to: Nan Nalder, RWB
Enclosure
Very -truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKL.IN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 1111801
(007) e8e.2222
Rick Reed
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Post Office Box 20
Douglas, Alaska 99824
Dear Mr. Reed:
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Agency Scoping Meeting
Enclosed is a summary of discussions that took place at the
meeting that you attended on January 17, 1985. Please review
these notes and call Nan Nalder at R. W. Beck (206/622-5000) if
you have any questions about the summary.
Copy to: Nan Nalder, RWB
Enclosure
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportuaity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA eeeOI
Mr. Neil Johannsen
State of Alaska
(807) 1588.2222
Department of Natural Resources
619 Warehouse Drive, Suite 210
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Dear Mr. Johannsen:
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Agency Scoping Meeting
I am sorry that you were unable to attend the scoping meeting
to discuss relicensing of the Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project
(Project). I am sending you a copy of the meeting notes that
summarize the discussions at the meeting and a copy of materials
distributed at the meeting.
If you have any interests in the relicensing that you would
like to have us address in the license application, please call
Nan Nalder at R.W. Beck (206/622-5000) as soon as possible.
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunit1l Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N, FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU, ALASKA 1111801
(e07) :588·2222
Mr. John B. Farleigh
Alaska Public Utilities Commission
420 L Street, Suite 100
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Dear Mr. Farleigh:
Jan u a ry 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Agency Scoping Meeting
I am sorry that you were unable to attend the scoping meeting
to discuss relicensing of the Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project
(Project). I am sending you a copy of the meeting notes that
summarize the discussions at the meeting and a copy of materials
distributed at the meeting.
If you have any interests in the relicensing that you would
like to have us address in the license application, please call
Nan Nalder at R.W. Beck (206/622-5000) as soon as possible.
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
13. N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 1111801
( e07) ~86.2222
Mr. Bruce Johnson
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Forestry
400 Willoughby, Suite 400
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Mr. Johnson:
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. ~307
Agency Seoping Meeting
I am sorry that you were unable to attend the scoping meeting
to discuss relicensing of the Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project
(Project). I am sending you a copy of the meeting notes that
summarize the discussions at the meeting and a copy of materials
distributed at the meeting.
If you have any interests in the relicensing that you would
like to have us address in the license application, please call
Nan Nalder at R.W. Beck (206/622-5000) as soon as possible.
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunif1l Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 88801
Mr. Richar~ C. Borsetti
Department of the Army
Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 7002
Anchorage, Alaska 99510
Dear Mr. Borsetti:
(G07) Sae-2222
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Agency Scoping Meeting
I am sorry that you were unable to attend the scoping meeting
to discuss relicensing of the Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project
(Project). I am sending you a copy of the meeting notes that
summarize the discussions at the meeting and a copy of materials
distributed at the meeting.
If you have any interests in the relicensing that you would
like to have us address in the license application, please call
Nan Nalder at R.W. Beck (206/622-5000) as soon as possible.
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
A n Equal Opportunity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 1111801
Jack A. Blackwell
District Ranger
United States Forest Service
Post Office Box 2097
Juneau, Alaska 99803
Dear Mr. Blackwell:
(e07) 8&8.2222
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Initiation of Prefiling Consultation -
Project Relicensing
It has come to my attention that you may have some interest
in the relicensing of the Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project
(Project). Unfortunately, only those agencies who were on the
serv ice 1 i st for the Salmon Creek Amendment were inv i ted to the
initial scoping meeting. I apologize for the oversight.
I have enclosed for your information a copy of the
information packet for prefilig consultation distributed prior to
the January 17, 1985 meeting, a copy of the meeting notes
summarizing the discussion at the scoping meeting, and a copy of
the materials handed out at the meeting.
If you have any interests in the relicensing that you would
like us to address in the license application or any other
comments, please call Nan Nalder, at R.W. Beck (206/622-5000), as
soon as possible.
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA IIIIaol
David Mobraten
United States Bureau
of Land Management
4700 East 72nd Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
Dear Mr. Mobraten:
(807) 588.2222
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Initiation of Prefiling Consultation -
Project Relicensing
It has come to my attention that you may have some interest
in the relicensing of the Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project
(Project). Unfortunately, only those agencies who were on the
service list for the Salmon Creek Amendment were invited to the
initial scoping meeting. I apologize for the oversight.
I have enclosed for your information a copy of the
information packet for prefilig consultation distributed prior to
the January 17, 1985 meeting, a copy of the meeting notes
summarizing the discussion at the scoping meeting, and a copy of
the materials handed out at the meeting.
If you have any interests in the relicensing that you would
like us to address in the license application or any other
comments, please call Nan Nalder, at R.W. Beck (206/622-5UOO), as
soon as possible.
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
13 .. N. FRANKLIN STREET. t JUNEAU, ALASKA III1BOI
Mr. Larry Wright
Alaska Regional Office
National Park Service
2525 Gambell Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Dear Mr. Wright:
Ul07) !5Se.Z222
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Initiation of Prefiling Consultation -
Project Relicensing
I t has come to my attention that you may have some interest
in the relicensing of the Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project
(Project). Unfortunately, only those agencies who were on the
service list for the Salmon Creek Aaendment were invited to the
initial scoping meeting. I apologize for the oversight.
I have enclosed for your information a copy of the
information packet for prefilig consultation distributed prior to
the January 17, 1985 meeting, a copy of the meeting notes
summarizing the discussion at the seoping meeting, and a copy of
the materials handed out at the meeting.
If you have any interests in the relicensing that you would
like us to address in the license application or any other
comments, please call Nan Nalder, at R.W. Beck (206/622-5000), as
soon as possible.
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 1111801
Ms. Sara T. Hunt
Alaska Department of
Natural Resources
400 Willoughby, Suite 400
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Ms. Hunt:
-(807) 158e.2222
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Initiation of Prefiling Consultation -
Project Relicensing
It has come to my attention that you may have some interest
in the relicensing of the Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project
(Project). Unfortunately, only those agencies who were on the
service list for the Salmon Creek Amendment were invited to the
initial scoping meeting. I apologize for the oversight.
I have enclosed for your information a copy of the
information packet for prefilig consultation distributed prior to
the January 17, 1985 meeting, a copy of the meeting notes
summarizing the discussion at the scoping meeting, and a copy of
the materials handed out at the meeting.
If you have any interests in the relicensing that you would
like us to address in the license app.lication or any other
comments, please call Nan Nalder, at R.W. Beck (206/622-5000), as
soon as possible.
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA eeeOl
(807) !Se8.2222
Ms. Lorraine Marshall
Project Coordinator
Southeast Regional Office
Office of Management and Budget
Division of Governmental Coordination
Pouch AW
Juneau, Alaska 99811
Dear Ms. Marshall:
January 29, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
Initiation of Prefiling Consultation -
Project Relicensing
It has come to my attention that you may have some interest
in the relicensing of the Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project
(Project). Unfortunately, only those agencies who were on the
serv ice 1 i st for the Salmon Creek Amendment were i nv i ted to the
initial scoping meeting. I apologize for the oversight.
I have enclosed for your information a copy of the
information packet for prefilig consultation distributed prior to
the January 17, 1985 meeting, a copy of the meeting notes
summarizing the discussion at the seoping meeting, and a copy o~
the materials handed out at the meeting. .
If you have any interests in the relicensing that you would
like us to address in the license application or any other
comments, please call Nan Nalder, at R.W. Beck (206/622-5000), as
soon as possible.
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunit, Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKL-IN STREET t JUNEAU. AL.ASKA 1111801
(107) !5S8.2222
Mr. Richard D. Reed
Regional Habitat Protection Supervisor
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Post Office ~ox 2U
Douglas, Alaska 99824
Dear Rick:
January 29, 1985
The meeting notes accompanying this letter cover our
January 18, 1985 field trip to Salmon Creek and outline AELP's
understanding of the steps we all agreed to take in arriving at a
low-flow requirement for Salmon Creek to protect fish resources.
We have sent copies of these meeting notes to the other
interested agencies. If you have any corrections or questions,
please call me at 586-2222 or Dr. David.Hoopes at 206/622-5000.
Copy to: Waine E. Oien, USFWS
Robert W. McVey, NMFS
Sara T. Hunt, DNR
Enclosure
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Employer
0'·A35LH
.'.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET I
DIVISION OF GOVERNMENTAL COORDINA TlON
81LL SHEFFIEW, GOVERNCJ8
CENTRAL OFFICE
POUCH AW
JUNEAU. ALASKA 998' '~165
PHONE: (907) 465-3562
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
43' NOR TH FRANKLIN
SOUTHCENTRAL REGIONAL OFFICE NORTHERN REGIONAL O'FFfCE -
POUCH A W. SUITE '0'
JUNEAU, ALASKA 998' '..0165
PHONE: (907) 465-3562
2600 DENALI STREff 675 SEVENTH AVENUE
SUITE 700 S T A TION H
ANCHORAGE, ALASICA 99503-2798 FAIRBANKS. ALASKA 9970' .... 596
PHONE: (907) 274-'511 PHONE: (907) 456-3084
~anuary 21, 1985
Mr. Quenton Edson, Director
Division of Hydropower Licensing
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
400 First Street, Railroad Labor Building
Washington, D.C 20426
Dear Mr. Edson:
SUBJECT: ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
(AEL&P) PROJECT NUMBER 2307-002
In October 1984, when our office received the order modifying ~
project operation, I distributed it to the State resource agencies
for their information.
The order states that no significant environmental impacts will
result from this amendment. There is a historic concern, howeverr,
that has been noted by the Alaska Departments of Fish and Game and
Environmental Conservation. That concern is the method of water
release.
In 1983 the water release was dramatic, and was associated with
streambed scouring, streambank erosion, turbidity and may have
caused early mortalities of salmon adults.
AEL&P has been working with the Department of Fish and Game by
contacting them prior to any water releases. This is needed to
avoid disturbances to spawning salmon and incubating eggs.
According to the license, have modifications been made in AEL&P's
method of water release? The State would appreciate a formalizati<:}:-
of this method and agreements to it. This could be a plan written
up by AEL&P on how they would comply with the Federal Energy Requl.z. '::,:;,:
Commission water requirement.
Sincerely,
/~~ Lorraine Marshall
cc: Janet Hall, DFG, Juneau
Bruce Hoffman, DEC, Juneau
Sarah Hunt, DNR, Juneau
Project Coordinator
Southeast Regional Office
Alaska Electric Light and Power Co., Juneau
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 1111801
(807) 588.2222
January 23, 1985
Memorandum
From: William A. Corbus, Manager~
To: Corry Hildenbrand, Generation Engineer
Subj: Annual testing of low level discharge valve at base of
Salmon Creek Dam
1. FERC Regional Engineer, San Francisco, by letter dated
July 13, 1983 specified that the low level discharge valve at the
Salmon Creek Dam be tested on an annual basis and the test
verified in writing in accordance with Section 12.13 of the FERC
Regulations.
2. The test should be performed sometime during the perlod of
mid May through June in order to not interfere with salmon
spawning.
3. Prior to the annual testing of the valve, verbal clearance
should be received from the following State agencies:
a. Area Habitat Biologist or Regional Habitat Supervisor,
Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game, Douglas, Tel. 465-4290
b. Regional Supervisor, Alaska Dept. of Environmental
Conservation, Tel. 789-3151
4. When testing the valve, it should be opened no more than 1/4
of the way to the fully opened position to insure its proper
functioning.
5. Following the,. completion of testing the valve, send a
notarized letter to FERC Regional Engineer, San Francisco,
documenting performance of the test. A copy of the letter should
be sent to AELP Manager and those listed in Paragraph 3.
6. In order to prevent the water level of the resevoir from
raising above the 1,140 foot elevation during unusual water
runoff conditions, the low level discharge valve should be opened
as soon as such conditions start to develop and not at more than
1/4 of the way to the fully opened position. Prior to opening
the valve the individuals listed in Paragraph 3 should be
notified.
Copy to: Regional Habitat Supervisor, Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game
Regional Supervisor, Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation
FERC Regional Engineer, San Francisco
An Equal Opportunity Employer
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA •• '01
Kenneth F. Plumb
Secretary
(107) 1511.2222
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20426
January 28, 1985
RE: Salmon Creek/Annex Creek Project (FERC License No. 2307)
Dear Mr. Plumb:
Reference is made to the letter of January 21, 1985 from
Lorraine Marshall, Project Coordinator, Southeast Regional
Office, Office of the Governor, State of Alaska concerning
release of water from the low level discharge valve at the base
of the Salmon Creek Dam. Enclosed for your information is a copy
of a Memorandum outlining procedures to be followed for the
release of water from the dam. This Memorandum has been reviewed
with the by Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation.
II
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager.
Copy to: FERC Regional Engineer, San Francisco
Regional Habitat Supervisor, Alaska Department of Fish
and Game
Regional Supervisor, Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation
Project Coordinator, Southeast Regional Office, Office
of the Governor, State of Alaska
.An Equal Opportunit1l Employ.er
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA 88801
(807) 588.2222
Mr. David Mobraten
Natural Resource Specialist
u.s. Bureau of Land Management
4700 East 72nd Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
Dear Mr. Mobraten:
February Il, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek
Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307
We wish to confirm the status of land in the vicinity of the
Salmon Creek developments. We understand that these lands have
been selected by the State, but remain under the interim
management by the BLM until the adjudicative process for
selection has been completed. The lands occupied by project
features are under power project withdrawal status.
Please send me a letter confirming the management status of
these lands for inclusion in the application for license to FERC
presently under preparation. If you have any questions please
call Nan Nalder of R. W. Beck and Associates, Inc.
(206/622-5000).
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunitll Employer
CITY/BOROUCH OF JUNEAU * ALASK,(S CAPITAL CITY
Larry Wriqht
Outdoor Recreation Planner
National Park Service
Anchoraqe, Alaska 99502
Dear Mr. Wriqht:
February 19, 1985
As we discussed on February 15, 1985, the Parks and Recreation
Department for the City and Borouqh of Juneau has the followinq
suqqestions for the relicensinq of Annex and Salmon Creek
Hydroelectric Projects. Those suqqestions are:
1. Annex Creek -Do nothinq except quarantee public access
for recreational use.
2. Salmon Creek -Provide parkinq at trailhead for 5 to 10
vehicles.
A. Provide for yearly trail maintenance in accordance
with the United States Forest Service standard for
non motorized, hikinq and cross country skiinq,
medium qrade difficulty.
B. Provide trailhead siqnaqe that should include
historical data, lenqth of trail and difficulty level.
Hope this helps Larry, I have reviewed the above with Linda
Kruqer of State Parks. Call if you need more information.
Continued Best Wishes.
Sincerely,
~~Hall' Director
Parks and Recreation Department
cc: Linda Kruqer
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ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU, ALASKA 1111801
(e07) 580·2222
Mr. Hruce H. Hoffman
Alaska Department of Bnvironmental
Conservation
Post Office Hox 242U
Juneau, Alaska 9980]
Dear Mr. Hoffman:
February lY, lYij~
Subjec~: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307 -401 Certification
At the scoping meeting held on January 17, 1985 you
indicated that the Department of Environmental Conservation would
probably be willing to waive the requirement for 401
Certification for the continued operation of the eXIsting
hydroelectric facilities at Annex and Salmon creeks. Since
neither new construction nor any change in operation is planned,
the proposed relicensing would have no effect on water quality.
Please indicate your requirements for 401 Certification of
this project or provide written verification that you will waive
the requirement.
I'
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Emplpyer
S TAT E o F A LAS K A
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Land and Water Management
Southeast ReqionaL Office
408 Wi lloughbv Ave., SUite 49&
Jun(;;~clu. A las-kc1 99801-1724
Phone: 907-465-3490
Ms.. Nan Na lde.-
R.W. Beck and Associates, Inc.
Towel-I:ui lding
7th Avpnue @ Olive Way
Seattle, Washington 98191
Dear t·1~::-. Na lder,
Fern uary 1985
RE:: Annex/Sa,l~non C1' eel".:
FER C F' ,-0 j e c t N () .. z:; ,
Bill Corbus, Manager of Alaska Electric Light and Power Company,
directed me to YOU to coordinate our agency's concerns with the
relicensing of the Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project.
Unfortunately we were not aware of the initial scoping meeting
held in Juneau on January 17, 1985 as were were not on the
distribution Li~t. I dj~cussed this problem earlier with David
Hoopes and Bi LL Corbus , and was assured we wouLd be included in
the future.
lhe major concerns our agency has with the relicensing of the
project are the necessary aMendments to the two water rights
AELP has (ADL 45780 and ADL 51675) for the upper and Lower
powerhouses~ We have been workjng closely with AELP and the
Depar tment of Fish and Gatlle to a II. end the cer t i fica tes I and
ide n t i f y the t y p e 0 fin for 'Ii a t ion we 1-f!41. u ire t 0 allow the c han 9 e •
The Major concern with the water withdrawals are the impacts of
Low flows on salmon habitat. Another related concern is the
scouring of the streaMbed caused by eKcessive releases of water
from the reservoir.
AELP has been extremely cooperative in providing data we have
re~uested to establish miniMum fLow requirements which wi lL
become conditions of th~ amended water rights, when finalized.
As releasing water from the reservoir to meet the maximum
reservoil-level of 1140 feet is re·{uired b)' FERC, the prevent ion
of and/or mitigation of the resulting streambed scouring should
be addressed in the l i cens'e when l~e i ss.ed. 1 he fila i ntenance of a
miniMum instrearo flow level should also be addressed in the
license as well as in the amended water rights dOcuMent.
We note that the u.s. Fish' Wi LdLife Service and the National
Marine Fisheries Service wi II be conferred with in establishing
the miniftlUm flow levels, with Rick Reed, Depart'llent of Fish ~
GaMe as the primary contact.
F·· L (~ a !; E~ c. C) n t a c. t III (~ !) h 0 U L d yo tl r' (.~ ':1 U i r (~ i:) n y (. 1 Ci r i fie d 1 i C) n ..
Sine e r' eLy,
Pau La T .. Burge.!)"!i
Southeast Re9ional Manager
by: 0 aA-tX' ;jaM-
cc:
Say·a L .. Hunt
Water Resources Officer
Bi Ll Corbus, AELP
Rick Reed, ADF&G
Deena Henkins, ADEC
Waine E .. Dien, USF&WS
Robert McVey, NMFS
Lorraine MarshalL, OMB,DGC
1o-J37LH
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOIJRCES
DIVISION OF PARKS & OUTDOOR RECREATION
February 27,1985
Mr. William Corbus, Manager
Alaska Electric Light & Power
134 N. Franklin
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Mr. Corbus,
81LL SHEFFIELD, COVEINOII
400 WILLOUGHBY. 5rh FLOOR
JUNEAU, ALASKA 9980'-'38'
PHONE: (907) 465-4563
I am sorry I was not contacted about the recent Scoping Meeting for Annex
Creek/Salmon Creek FERC Project No. 2307. I only' today became aware of
the meeting.
I would appreciate being added to your agency mailing list.
In reviewing the summary notes, I'm 'sure the meeting would have been very
hel pful to me.
I will be working with Mr. Larry Wright, National Park Service, in identifying
recreation opportunites in the project area.
Sincerely,
~ ~ ~er
Regional Manager
DEPART'IEXT OF ~ATURAL RESOlJRCES
DIVISIOII OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
March 5. 1985
Re: 1130-13
3440 (FERC)
Subject: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
'ERC Project No. 2307, Re11cens1ng
WilliaM A. Corbus
"fanager
AEL&P. Company
134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau. Alaska 99801
Dear Mr. Corbus:
BILL SHEFFIELD. GOVE.qNOR
22SA CORDOVA STREET
ANCHO~AGE. ALASKA 99501
PHONE: ,907\276·2653
MAILING ACDAESS:
POUCH 7001
ANChORAGE. ALASKA ;9510
As you know, the remains at Salmon Creek were determined "not eligible" for
inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1982. A
copy of our previous correspondence 1s enclosed. We therefore have no
concerns with relicensing at the Salmon Creek facilities, especially in light
of the fact that no changes are proposed in the facilities themselves. Your
Exhibit E report should cover this matter io its section on cultural
resources. If you require assistance 1n developing appropriate language for
your report, please let us know. We may be able to provide some preliminary
wording.
The Annex Creek portioft of your project is new to us. Our records do indicate
that the Annex Creek power site is listed on the Alaska Heritage Resources
Survey as site number JUN-175. This listing records the facility as possibly
dating from 1914-1915 and that it was in operation as of 1979. It may be
necessary to conduct a Determination of Eligibility on the Annex Creek
facilities similar to the one done for Sa!.on Creek •. In order to better
ascertain whether that will be necessary, it would be very helpful if you
C'" could provide dates of construction and possibly a shq~ history of the
existing Annex Creek facilities. Xerox copies of photographs would also aid
in this process.
• L
William A. Corbus
MClrch:5. 1985
Page 2 -
We look forward to working with you on this project. Please let us know if we
can be of further assistance.
Sincerely.
Neil C. Johannsen
Director
Cd "cfA-~~ &U/vu_
By: Judith E. Bittner
State Historic Preservation Officer
enclosures
cc: Nan Halder
DR:tls
BGH ENGINEERING, INC.
11550 CALUMET AVENUE, LA JOLLA. CAUFORNIA 82037
f~~09
Mr. William A. Corbus, Manager
Alaska Electric Light , Power Co.
134 North Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Bill,
March 25, 1985
In accordance with your request, I have made a deter-
mination of the number of inches of rainfall on the Salmon
Creek Reservoir drainage area that would be required to
raise the reservoir water surface from Elevation 1140 to
spillway Elevation 1172. This ceterrnination is based on the
assumption that there was no outflow from the reservoir
either through the Lower Salmon Creek Powerhouse or through
the reservoir outlet valve.
Under the above assumption, I estimate that it would
take approximately 22 inches of rainfall on the Salmon
Creek Reservoir drainage area to raise the water surface
from Elevation 1140 to Elevation 1172. One inch of rain-
fall would raise the level of the reservoir approximately
18 inches.
Assuming ehat Lower Salmon Creek Powerhouse is operating
at its present full capacity, the outflow through the power-
house is equivalent to a dxawdown of approximately 13 inches
per day while the reservoir is above Elevation 1140. Assum-
ing one inch of rainfall per day, the reservoir would rise
under this condition at the rate of 5 inches per day. Assum-
ing 3 inches of rainfall per day, the rise is 40 inches per
day and for an assumption of 5 inches per day, the rise is
75 inches per day.
Should you need further information on this matter please
let me know.
Sincerely,
~
B. G. Hildyard
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU. ALASKA IllIeol
(807) 5 .... 2222
Judith E. Bittner
Department of Natural Resources
State Historic Preservation Officer
Pouch 7001
Anchorage, Alaska 99~10
Dear Ms. Bittner:
April 4, 1985
Subject: Annex Creek/Sal.an Creek Hydroelectric Project
FERC Project No. 2307 -Relicensing
As requested in your letter of March 5, 1985, please find
enclosed a chronological summary of important events related to
the construction and rehabilitation of Annex Creek, xeroxed
photographs illustrating the appearance of the Project during
construction and its appearance today, and a short excerpt from
the book Hard Rock Gold that provides a historical perspective on
the development of the Annex Creek Project. The section on Annex
Creek has been highlighted and is found on p. 47. The rest of
the historical information is to give you perspective on the
development of the Juneau area at the time Annex Creek and Salmon
Creek Projects were constructed.
We hope this material provides enough information to
ascertain whether it will be necessary to conduct a Deter.ination
of Eligibility on Annex Creek. If you have any questions or need
more information, please contact David Stone at (907)586-2222.
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
An Equal Opportunity Employer
(lTV/BOROUGH OF JUNEAU * ALASI\AS CAPITAL CITY
April 12, 1985
Mr. Larry Wright
Outdoor Recreation Planner
~ntional Park Service
2525 Ga~bell Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2892
Dear Mr. Wright:
On behalf of the City and Borouqh of Juneau, I would like to request
your agency strongly consider the following when reviewing the
relicensing of Salmon Creek Hydroelectric project:
1. That the points addressed in James R. Hall's letter to
you of February 19, 1985 be included in the permit.
2. That several points in Linda Kruger's letter to you of
February 27, 1985 alao be considered. They are:
A. Maintenance of the trail, stairs and railings.
B. Trail head access and signage.
3. That no spur trails be developed or picnicing
facilities. I am requesting this because of the City's
concern over the creation of possible health hazards by
contamination to the City's water source. We believe
that creating spur trails and picnicing sites could
increase the usage of this area thus increasing our
fears. With Twin Lakes Park less than a mile away, we
would suggest that it substitute for these uses that
you're seeking. Pleaso consider leaving the trail as
it has been until this point, wa low key recreation
experience.w
I am hopeful these sU9gestions will be taken seriously and that a
recreation plan for the area will not be needed. I believe the
community is interested in having a well maintained trail, similar
to the M8ny others in the Borough, without the extras being
suggested.
Sincerely,
#/' <~"'-' ,,'---'.,r. L. Pat T e 8 que
City Manager
City and Borough of Juneau
cc: James R. Hall, Director
Parks and Recreation Department
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ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
'34 N. FRANKLIN STREET t JUNEAU, ALASKA 111180'
(g07) !5SI·2222
Mr. Waine E. Oien, Area Supervisor
Division of Ecological Services
u.s. Fish and Wildlife Services
Post Office Box 1287
Juneau, Alaska 99802
Dear Mr. Oien:
April 25, 1985
On April 5, 1985 members of my staff and I met with Richard
D. Reed, Regional Habitat Protection Supervisor, ADFG, to review
our proposed minimum instream flow recommendation for our Salmon
Creek Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2307). Negotiations aimed
at establishing a minimum flow are in the final stages as part of
our application to the Department of Natural Resources for an
amended water right. We have been coordinating these
negotiations with you because the Salmon Creek Project is due
for relicensing under the Federal Power Act and the Fish and
Wildlife Service will be one of the reviewers of the relicensing
application.
Subsequent to our April 5 meeting with ADFG, Dr. David
Hoopes, our fisheries consultant, met informally with you and
members of your staff and Tamra Faris of NMFS to describe the
status of the instream flow negotiations between AELP and ADFG.
At that time both you and Ms. Faris requested that you receive
copies of synthetic flow data describing the hydraulic regime of
Salmon Creek. Prints of this data accompany this letter along
with a set of meeting notes describing our April 5 discussions
with ADFG. Following our meeting with FWS and NMFS, we have been
advised that ADFG has agreed to our minimum flow proposal.
If either you or your staff have any questions regarding the
meeting notes, agreement or data accompanying this letter, please
give Dr. Hoopes a call at (206) 622-5000.
Copy to: Richard Reed, ADFG
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
134 N. FRANKL.IN STREET t JUNEAU. AL.ASKA 1111801
(807) 588·2222
Mr. Robert W. McVey, Director
Alaska Region
National Marine Fisheries Serv~ce
Post Office Box 1668
Juneau, Alaska 99H02
Dear Mr. McVey:
April 25, 1985
Un April 5, 1985 members of my staff and I met with Richard
D. Reed, Regional Habitat Protection Supervisor, ADFG, to review
our proposed minimum instream flow recommendation for our Salmon
Creek Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2307). Negotiations aimed
at establishing a minimum flow are in the final stages as part of
our application to the Department of Natural Resources for an
amended water right. We have been coordinating these
negotiations with members of your Division of Environmental
Assessment because the Salmon Creek Project is due for
relicensing under the Federal Power Act and the National Marine
Fisheries Service will be one of the reviewers of the relicensing
application.
Subsequent to our April 5 meeting with ADFG, Dr. David
Hoopes, our fisheries consultant, met informally with Waine Oien,
Fish and Wildlife Services and Tamra Faris of your staff to
describe the status of the instream flow negotiations between
AELP and ADFG. At that time both Mr. Oien and Ms. Faris
requested that they receive copies of synthetic flow data
describing the hydraulic regime of Salmon Creek. Prints of this
data accompany this letter along with a set of meeting notes
describing our April 5 discussions with ADFG. Following our
meeting with NMFS and FWS, we have been advised that ADFG has
agreed to our minimum flow proposal.
If either you or your staff have any questions regarding the
meeting notes, agreement or data accompanying this letter, please
give Dr. Hoopes a call at (206) 622-5000.
Copy to: Richard Reed, ADFG
Enclosures
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CO.
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(907) 586·2222
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Robert Gilmore, Regiorial Director
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1011 ~ast Tudor Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
May 16, 1985
The Alaska Electric Light and Power Company is preparing an
application for relicensing two small hydroelectric facilities
near Juneau, Alaska, under provisions of the Federal Power Act
(Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No.
2307). The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requires
that the Applicant consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, 18 CFR 4.41(£)(3)(i), to identify the presence of any
endangered, threatened or candidate species in the vicinity of
the Project. Un May 8, 1985, Dr. David T. Hoopes, Environmental
Coordinator for our engineering consultant, R. \-V. Beck and
Associates, Inc., discussed the consultation requirements with
Mr. Dennis Money of your staff. This letter requesting
information on threatened and endangered species is being sent at
Mr. Money's suggestion.
The Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Project includes existing
facilities at both Annex and Salmon creeks. The Annex Creek
and Salmon Creek components are geographically separate, being
located respectively in mountainous terrain about 11 miles east
and two and a half miles north of the City of Juneau. The Annex
Creek component .is situated in a remote area of the Tongass
National Forest. There are two lakes in the Annex Creek drainage
area; the principal one, Upper Annex Lake, serves as the Annex
Creek Reservoir. The watershed is surrounded by precipitous,
glaciated mountains, including Annex Peak an Annex Ridge. Annex
Creek drains a small area above the lake, east of Carlson Creek,
and is tributary to Taku Inlet. The Annex Creek powerhouse and
switchyard are located near the mouth of Annex Creek on the west
shore of Taku Inlet, 11 miles east of Juneau by air and 22 miles
by water.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Salmon Creek c()mpon~nt lies within the t..Juneau townsite.
The Salmon Creek Reservoir is located two and a half miles north
of the City of Juneau in an undeveloped area. Salmon Creek flows
west from the reservoir to drain into Gastineau Channel. The
Upper Salmon Creek Powerhouse is locateci at the upper end of
Salmon Creek Valley, less than one river mi Ie below the dam and
reservoir. The Lower Salmon Creek Powerhouse and switchyard are
located near similar commercial buildings along Egan Drive and
adjacent to Gastineau Channel, two and a half miles northeast of
Juneau.
The FERC will want to know whether or not the existing
Project affects any threatened and endangered plant or animal
species or candidate species and critical habitat. Would you
please send me a letter stating whether any such species are
present and verifying that the consultation process has been
completed regarding this issue. Thank you for your help in
obtaining this letter.
Very truly yours,
William A. Corbus
Manager
Copy to: Nan Nalder, R. W. Beck and Associates, Inc.
Waine E. Oien, USFWS, Juneau .
United States Department of the Interior
IN REPLY REi=E:M TO:
FISH AND \VILDLIFE SERVIC=:
p.o. Box 1287
Juneau, Alaska 99802 ~. i "',"J -
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Sara Hunt
400 Willoughby Avenue
Suite 400
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Ms. Hunt:
Re: ADL 51675
Certification No. 611
Salmon Creek
We have reviewed your request for comments on the Alaska Electric Light and
Power Company's (AEL&P) application for a chanqe of appropriation of water.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has met with Dave Hoopes of R.W. Beck
and Associates, Inc., representing AEL&P in the relicensing coordination for
the Salmon Creek hydroelectric project. Mr. Hoopes has worked closely with
the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) in establishing a minimum
acceptable flow for the creek.
On April 29, 1985, biologists from the FWS and The National Marine Fisheries
Service walked the lower portion of the creek up to the staff gauge. The
staff gauge indicated a water depth of 1.5 feet. The staff gauge was in poor
condition, but did not appear unstable. At a depth of 1.5 feet, all areas
that we exaJnined which appeared to be of potential importance to anadromous
fish were floooed. Previous field work by the Division of Commercial
Fisheri.es indicates that the recorded low flows of 1985, corresponding to 1.4
feet at the staff guage, were sufficient to protect all documented s-pawning
habitat within accessible portions of the creek. Although this figure
reflects a very low flow for this creek, we will concur with ADFG.
Because changes in channel contours and elevations of natural drainages occur
over time, we believe it is necessary to correlate the minimum acceptable
depth with a value in cubic feet per second (cfs). He understand that AEL&P
has obtained a range for this value using discharge data from the u.s.
Geological Survey. The amount of discharge at 1.4 feet depth varies between 7
and 9 cfs. Because of this variability and because of our concern that
spawning beds remain inundated throughout the winter, it is appropriate that
the higher figure serve as the standard. Should there be changes in the
course or contour of the stream, a new staging gauge value should be selected
which corresponds to a discharge of approximately 9 cfs.
Of additional concern is the national record of fish loss which results when
flow levels are not adequately monitored. Monitoring is absolutely critical
if minimum flow standar.ds are to have any value. Monitor.ing and proper
regulation must also insure that excessive water is not dumped from the Salmon
Creek Dam.
Our corrnnents to the Federal Energy Regulatory Cornnission for the relicensing
of this hydropower project will include the following recorrmendations. The
licensee shall:
]) Provide a permanently enclosed staging gauge to be established by
survey.
2) Require a minimum staging gauge depth of 1.4 feet which will reflect
the corresponding discharge of 9 cfs. Should the physical character
of the stream bed change such that 1.4 feet is no longer reflective
of a 9 cfs, a new staging gauge valve would be established.
3) Develop flow management operational plan which will ensure that
minimum flows are maintained at all times and that -dumping-of
impounded water will not occur.
We appreciate the opportunity to cornnent on this action.
cc: FWS-ARD-HR, Anchorage
AEL& P, Juneau
Sincerely,
Field Supervisor
R.W. Beck and Assoc, Inc, Seattle
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SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
Division of Land & Water Management
June 18, 1985
Re: ADL 51675
Certificate No. 611
Change of Appropriation
William A. Corbus, Manager
Alaska Electric Light & Power Company
134 North Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Mr. Corbus:
BILL SHEFFIELD, GOVERNOR
400 WILLOUGHBY A V! NUE
SUITE 400
JUN£AU. ALASKA 9980'
PHONE: (907) 465-3400
Enclosed for your records is a copy of the executed water permit that authorizes
changes to your existing Certificate of Appropriation at Salmon Creek. Per
11 AAC 93.930, if no objections to these changes are received within one year,
the changes authorized by this temporary permit will become permanent and an
amended Certificate of Appropriation will be issued to represent the water right
as changed.
Sincerely,
Paula Burgess, Regional Manager
AA/rr J %d-i<../
By: Robert J. Merry "
Water/Retained Lands Officer
enclosure
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STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT
ADL S167S-P
TEMPORARY
PERMIT TO APPROPRIATE WATER
Pursuant to AS 46.15, as amended and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder, permission is hereby
granted ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, 134 North
Franklin Street, Juneau, Alaska 99801, for the following
changes to their existing Certificate of Appropriation No.
611, ADL 51675:
1. The location of the use of the 105 cubic feet per
second of water from the Salmon Creek Reservoir will be
changed to allow -50 of the 105 cubic feet per second
of water may be used at either the upper Powerhouse No.
2, swlswl Protracted Section 2, Township 41 South,
Range 67 East, Copper River Meridian, or at the Lower
Powerhouse No.1, U.S. Survey 3824, NwlsEl Protracted
Section 9, Township 41 South, Range 67 East, Copper
River Meridian."
2. Alaska Electric Light and Power Company proposes to
delete the concrete headworks that would have connected
the Lower Powerhouse No. 1 penstock to the Upper
Powerhouse No. 2 tailrace by now connecting the
proposed 42 inch diameter penstock to the existing
riveted steel penstock upstream of Upper Powerhouse No.
2 by means of a 30 inch Y Branch and two butterfly
valves. One valve would lead to Upper Powerhouse No. 2
and one would lead to the new penstock. A new
Powerhouse will be constructed adjacent to the existing
Lower Powerhouse No. 1 containing a single generating
unit with a rated capacity of 6,700 Klv, and a ne\,l
t.ailrace discharging into the existing tailrace which
discharges into Gastineau Channel.
Structures to be constructed and used: 42" diameter
penstock connected to existing penstock by a 30" Y Branch
and two butterfly valves: a new 6,700 KW powerhouse adjacent
to Salmon Creek Power Plant No.1.
Changes in the natural state of water are to be made as
stated herein and for the purposes indicated.
During the effective period of' this permit, the permittee
shall comply with the following conditions:
CONDITIONS:
1. Follow acceptable engineering standards in
exercising the rights granted herein.
2. Comply wi th all applicable laws, and any rules
and/or regulations issued thereunder.
3 • Indemnify the State against and hold it harmless
from any and all claims, demands, suits, loss,
liability and expense for injury to or death of
persons and damages to or loss of property arising
out of or connected with the exercise of the
privileges covered by this permit.
4. Notify the Alaska Division of Land and Water
Management upon CHANGE OF ADDRESS or TRANSFER OF
ANY REAL PROPERTY related thereto.
5. Pursuant to 11 AAC 93 .930 if no obj ections are
received within one year, the changes authorized by
this temporary permit will become permanent and an
amended permit or Certificate of Appropriation will
be issued to represent the water right as changed.
6. Pursuant to AS 46.15.100 and 11 AAC 93.120(b), the
permittee shall keep daily records of the amount of
water used in the Upper and Lower Powerhouses, and
submit those records to the Southeast .Regional
Office on a quarterly basis.
The Division of Land and Water Management may suspend
operations effected under this permit whenever such
suspension shall in its judgement be necessary to protect
the public interest or that of a prior appropriator.
Priority date: December 31, 1913
This permit shall expire:
May 31, 1986
Date Issued:
b-I~ -55
APPROVED:
Division 0 Land and Water Management
Departme of Natural Resources
. Attachment A, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
".
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
TEMPORARY PErulIT TO APPROPRIATE WATER
ADL 51675-P
ATTACHMENT A
7. The water level of Salmon Creek shall not fall
below 1.4 feet as measured at the staging gauge.
8. A precise description of the location and elevation
of the staging gauge established by survey shall be
provided by the applicant within 60 days of
issuance of this permit. The staging gauge shall
be permanently enclosed.
9. Should there be changes in the course or contour of
the stream, a new staging gauge value should be
selected which corresponds to the amount of
discharge in cubic feet per second as measured at
the 1.4 foot level on the staging gauge observed in
1985, approximately 9 cfs.
A {I
Department Of Energy
Alaska Power Administration
P.O. Box 50
Juneau, Alaska 99802
nr. William A Corbus
rtanager
Alaska Electric Light
and Power Company
134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear r-lr. Corbus:
July 2, 1985
SUBJECT: Annex Creek/Salmon Creek
Hydroelectric Project,
FERC Project no. 2307;
Review of Draft
Application for
Relicensing
11e reviewed the draft application and have no significant changes
or additions to suggest.
It is apparent that the Annex Creel, and Salmon Creek projects
will remain very important parts of Juneau's power supply for
many years to come, and that the relative importance has
increased significantly with AEL&P's new Lower Salmon Creek
plant.
The normal mode of operation for both projects and the Snettisham
nydroelectric Project is by supervisory control from Alaska Power
Administration, Juneau Substation at Thane. AEL&P operators man
the station under a contract with Alaska Power Administration
with the same shift operator controlling all three projects. I
believe these arrangements provide cost savings in operation of
all three projects and enhance opportunities for opti~izing and
integrating production schedules. It might be useful to lJention
these operating arrangements in the application for relicensing.
cc: Nan Nalder, R.N. Beck
Sincerely,
~~rfk-.-
Robert J. Cross
Administrator
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
DIVISION OF GOVERNMENTAL COORDINA TlON
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE --------------
431 NORTH FRANKLIN
POUCH AW. SUITE 101
JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811-0165
PHONE: (907) 465-3562
Mr. William Corbus
SOUTHCENTAAL REGIONAL OFFICE _._ ..... _ ......... -
2600 DENALI STREET
SUITE 700
ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 99503-2798
PHONE: (907) 274-1581
July 31, 1985
Alaska Electric Light and Power Co.
134 North Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801
Dear Mr. Corbus:
BILL SHEffiELD, GOVERNOR
CENTRAL OFFICE
POUCHAW
JUNEAU. ALASKA 99811-0165
PHONE: (907) 465-3562
NORTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE
675 SEVENTH A VENUE
STATION H
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99701-4596
PHONE: (907) 456-3084
SUBJECT: ANNEX/SALMON CREEKS HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
The Division of Governmental Coordination (DGC) received the
coastal project questionnaire, applications, and supporting
information you submitted for our project consistency review.
Included in that packet was your consistency determination
submitted for our agreement under Section 307(c) (1) of the
Federal Coastal Zone Management Act as per 15 CFR 930, Subpart D.
The enclosed project information sheet includes a State I.D.
Number (AK850730-17J). Please refer to this number in any future
reference to the project.
This activity is a relicensing action, and has never been re-
viewed in light of the Alaska Coastal Management Plan.
Appropriate materials have been distributed to participants in
the Alaska Coastal Management Program for their review and
comments. Reviewer milestones and the associated permits are
also indicated on the enclosed sheet.
By a copy of this letter we are informing the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission that the State's review has begun.
Thank you for your cooperation in this review process.
Enclosure
Lorraine Marshall
Project Coordinator
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DISTRIBUTION LIST
Ms. Bonnie Jo Borchick, Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Juneau
Ms. Paula Burgess, Department of Natural Resources, Juneau
Mr. Rick Harris, Juneau
Ms. Deena Henkins, Department of Environmental Conservation, Juneau
-Mi. Torn bawSOft, Department of Commerce 'and Economic Development, Juneau
Mr. Wayne longacre, Department of Community and Regional Affairs, Juneau
Mr. Robert McVey, U.S. Department of ComNerce, Juneau
Mr. Wayne Oien, U.S. Department of Interior, Juneau
Mr. Tom Peterson, Juneau
Mr. Rich Poor, Department of Transport.tion and Public Facilities, Juneau
The Honorable Vicke Pugil, Kachemak via Homer
Mr. Rick Reed, Department of Fish and c..e, Juneau
Mr. Fletcher Shives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Juneau
Mr. Ron ~lfe, Tlingit and Heida Central Council, Juneau
distribution list
July 31. 1985
Regulatory Branch
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.I. ARMY ENGINIER DISTRICT. ALASKA
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Wi'111 am A. Corbus, Manager
Alaska Electric Light and
Power Company
134 North Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Mr. Corbus:
This is in reply to your application for a new license' from the
Federal Energy Regulatory CQrnmission (FERC), FERC Pr~ject N~. 2307, for
the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Projects and subsequent
request for comments dated June 21, 1985. It is my understanding that no
additional structures will be added to the existing projects.
Our review of this application revealed that Department of the Ar~
authorization will not be required for the subject license.
Thank you for your coordination with this office. As requested, I am
forwarding a copy of this letter to Nan A. Nalder, Executive Analyst, R.
W. Beck and Associates, Incorporated, Tower Building, 7th Avenue at Olive
Way, Seattle, Washington 98101. If you have any questions, please feel
free to contact Mr. Joel Ward of my staff, telephone (907) 753-2720.
Sincerely,
~
Thomas M. Skordal
Chief, Compliance Section
Regulatory Branch
William A. Corbus, Manager
August 5, 1985
File No. 470
Salmon Creek Water Supply
Annex Creek/Salmon Creek
Hydroelectric Project
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company
134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Mr. Corbus:
The City and Borough of Juneau has reviewed your application for
relicensing of Annex Creek and Salmon Creek and offers the
following comments:
Under Exhibit 0 Severance Damages, it would seem appropriate to
the CBJ to mention the impact on the local water utility given
the worst circumstance that AEL&P not have their license renewed,
and as a result would no longer maintain the dam and/or
penstocks.
If it is as sumed another en ti ty were to take over the Sa lmon
Creek project, and if the other entity did not honor the current
agreement between AEL&P and the CBJ, then the CBJ has an invest-
ment approximately $3,500,000 in 1984 dollars that would require
rep1acemen t. Es tima tes to provide an a 1 terna te source 0 f high
quali ty wa ter a t the head prov ided by Salmon Creek vary from
$11,470,700 at Montana Creek to $12,843,700 at Nugget Creek. See
April, 1983, edition of the CBJ Water Plan/Study.
While this is not a severance damage to AEL&P directly, nor is it
necessarily an item AEL&P would be required to reimburse the CBJ
for, it is a cost item that could result, should AEL&P no longer
maintain or operate the dam and associated penstocks.
Under Exhibit E Section 2.2.1, it is suggested you again state
the agreement with the CBJ provides for 4.64 cfs to be delivered
to the CBJ for domestic water out of the penitock, and to allow
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William A. Corbus 2 August 5, 1985
for removal of up to 10 mgd by pumping from the tailrace of the
lower powerhouse, and the tailrace was modified by AEL&P to allow
for removal of tailrace water.
Also under Exhibit E, Page E-28 is missing from the copy of the
application furnished to the CBJ.
Sincerely,
~~~ue, Manager
City Borough of Juneau
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cc: Nan A. N~er
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
P.O. Box 1287
Juneau, Alaska 99802
(907)586-7240
Mr. William A. Cbrbus, Manager
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company
134 N. Franklin street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Mr. O>rbus:
August 06, 1985
The u.s. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has reviewed the draft • Al;plication
for New License for the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project,.
FERC Project No. 2307,· as prepared by the Alaska Electric Light and Power
Conpany (AELP). We offer the following comnents:
General Comments:
Generally, the draft appears to be an adequate review of the proposed action.
Some of the issues could be expanded to better address future demands which
may be placed upon Salmon Creek. In recent years, the drainage has been
involved in sustaining the Twin Lakes recreation area, a salmon hatchery, an
increasingly popular sport fishe~, and most recently a Borough water supply
system. The projection of relative impacts of power generation in relation to
total inpacts, both present and future, would be of interest.
The documentation of the preliminary project review and interagency
coordination suggests only limited interaction with federal agencies. Should
any dispute arise on discharge regimes, inadequate federal coordination could
necessitate further evaluation.
§pecific Cbmments:
Page B-8: Paragraph 3:
The text indicates that releases from the upper power house will be made
during periods of low flow in order to maintain the level at the staff gage at
1.4 feet. FWS believes that the 1.4 staff gage reading should be used to
reflect a required discharge of 9 cfs. The staff gage reading should be
adjusted as a result of channel fluctuations or contour changes in the
streambed or if discharge is insufficient to inundate spawning beds. If
discharge should fall below below 9 cfs, a new staff gage value should be
established to reflect 9 cfs. Cooperative monitoring by AELP, ADFG, NMFS, and
FWS would assure adequate habitat protection.
Page E-4, E-6:
The text indicates that no wetlands exist within the project boundaries. This
is incorrect since the creek beds are considered wetlands that would fall
under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act.
Page E-ll:
The text states that analysis of streamflows from July 1982 to September 1984
indicates that natural streamflow in Salmon Creek often drops to 0 cfs during
cold winter spells. FWS believes that the extrapolation is inaccurate. We
have no record nor is there evidence to suggest that Salmon Creek has ever
been an intermittent drainage.
Page E-15:
The text states that during the Januaroy 17, 1985 scoping meeting, the only
concern identified was the need to develop an operating plan to avoid
excessive releases into Salmon Creek. FWS records indicate that other
concerns were brought up, including the maintenance of minimum flows to
protect spawning habitat. It was announced that David Hoopes and ADFG
biologists would walk the lower portion of the creek to identify areas of
required habitat protection. Rick Reed, ADFG, cited FWS jurisdictional
interest and expertise in the establishment of instream flow criteri~.
Page E-20:
FWS recommends that a monitoring program be established to ensure that
operational procedures do infact provide adequate inundation of spawning
habitat.
Page E-19, Table E-3.2:
Mammals: Silver-haired bat, bushy-tailed wood rat, coyote, and lynx are not
common in the area. Birds: This bird list should be revised with more recent
information since many species listed are rare or accidental. We recommend
Armstrong R.H. 1984, A Guide to the Birds of Alaska, Alaska Northwest
Publishing conpany, Anchorage.
Summary:
We believe that the draft is generally acceptable. We recommend that minimum
flows be referenced to a discharge of 9 cfs, the value of which would be
reflected by the stream gage reading of 1.4 feet. We further recommend
participation of resource agencies and the applicant in a monitoring program
to assure sufficient water quantity and quality in winter and to prevent
ramping of discharge water from release valves.
cc: NMFS, DNR, ADF&G, Juneau
R.W. Beck, Seattle
FWS-ARD, Anchorage
Sincerely,
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~N(r Field Supervisor
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
DIVISION OF GOVERNMENTAL COORDINA TlON
~.!'TH~~~ REGIONAL O~ICE
431 NORTH FRANKLIN
POUCH AW, SUITE 101
JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811-0165
PHONE: (907) 465-3562
t1r. William Corbus
S0l!~~AL REGIONAL. OFFICE
2600 DENALI STREET
SUITE 700
ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 99503-2798
PHONE: f9(7) 274-1581
August 14, 1985
Alaska Electric Light and Power
134 N. Fxanklin Street
,Juneau, AI< 99801
Dear Mr. Corbus:
SUBJLCT: ANNEX CREEK/S~LMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
STATE 1.0. NO. AK850730-17J
CENTRAL OFFICE
POUCHAW
JUNEAU. ALASKA 99811-0165
PHONE: (907) 465-3562
NORTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE
675 SEVENTH AVENUE
STATION H
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99701-4596
PHONE: (907) 456-3084
The Division of Governmental Coordination has completed the
coordination of the State's informational review of the draft
application for relicensing from the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, project No. 2307. The relicensing action will not
.involve any change in the project as it is currently licensed.
The purpc.se of thi!! informationc:l reVie\'l \t.'~S to provide input
from r~viewers as to the adequacy with which their concerns,
expressed during consultation, were addressed. The future review
of the final application for a relicense will be a consistency
review against the Standards of the Alaska Coastal Management
Program. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (DFG) has
commented that they have no objection to your draft application
if the minimum instream flow agreement for Salmon Creek is
included in the final relicensing application. With the
condition of the DFG comment, the State has no objection to the
draft application.
;z::~
Lorraine Marshall
Project Coordinator
cc: Sylvia Burgess, R.W. Beck and Associates, Seattle
Project Reviewers
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United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
ANCHORAGE DISTRICT OFFICE
4700 Ease 72nd Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99'07
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AA-45547
2800 (Olb)
August 16, 1985
Mr. Wm. A. cor~us, Manager
Alaska Electric Light & Power Company
134 North Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska -99801
Dear Mr. Corbus:
You have asked this office to comment on the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek
Hydroelectric Project (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project
Number 2307).
This letter will concern only the Salmon Creek portion because of the Bureau
of Land Management's (BLM) involvement in the granting of a right-of-way
(AA-45547) for a road and pipeline project, approximately 10,600 feet in
length and 100 feet in width, lying within sections 2, 3, 9 and 10 of
Township 41 South, Range 67 East of the Copper River Meridian. The right-of-
way was issued because of the new lands the project involved and for purposes
other than which the existing power project stated.
The State of Alaska has the right to select these lands under a General
Purposes Selection (A-060997). The selection is pending conveyance due to
litigation on mining claims in the general vicinity.
It is the policy of the BLM to consider and incorporate the comments and
concerns of the State of Alaska and the local community on decisions related
to lands under interim management jurisdiction.
The right-of-way project was supported by the State and City and Borough of
Juneau. The BLM's main concern therefore is that the project is developed in
accordance with the term and condition of the right-of-way grant and to
protect the lands and resources for the future land managers. In this case
this will be the State of Alaska.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project.
Sincerely yours,
~/}:1f~~
David L. Mobraten
Acting Area Manager
Peninsula Resource Area
BILL SHEFFIELD, GOVERNOR
400 WILLOUGHBY AVENUE
SUITE 400
{di {~ :~ . SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE JUNEAU, ALASKA 9980'
PHONE, (901) 465-3400
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'., August 26, 1985
William A. Corbus, l-tanager
Alaska Electric Light and Paver COmpany
134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Subject: Annex Creek/Salm:>n Creek Hydroelectric Project
PERC Project No. 2307;
Comments on draft application for relicensing.
Dear Mr. Corbus:
The Alaska Deparbrent of Natural Resources (ADNR) , Division of Land
and water Management, Southeast Regional Office has reviewed the draft
application for new license for the Annax Creek and Salmon Creek
Hydroelectric Project, and the water r~gement Staff offers the
following Comments:
Page A-8, Section 3.1, First Paragraph could be rewritten to better
explain the penstock flow limitations and heM those limitations would
effect the simultaneous use of both p:::lWerhouses. It has been ADNR's
ur¥ierstanding that AELP will insure the winter minimum flows for Lower
Salnon Creek habitat by releasing those flows through the upper
J;XJWerhouse generator and tailrace. During these tirres it is ass'l.lIl'ed
that both powerhouses ~uld operate simultaneously.
ADNR contacted AELP following the FERC notice of March 1984 and
infonned AELP of the necessity to make changes to their existing
Salm::>n Creek Water Rights, to allow the water use described in the
"AnEndr:rent of License". Since that initial contact ADNR staff has
experienced an excellent working relationship with the management of
AELP who have derronstrated a very cooperative approach toward the
resolving of State Water Management concerns involving minimum flows
as wll as ernergency releases within the Salmon Creek watershed.
William A. Corbus -2-August 26, 1985
We are still rroving through the procedures for rna..king the above
referenced changes. The second certificate change ( Certificate
No.611 ) to allow rraxirmm capacity water use at the lower FQWerhouse,
addresses the major state concern of delivery of mi.nirm.:ml flows to the
fisheries habitat of Sallron Creek. The canpranise developed by ADF&G,
AELP & ADNR is incorporated into the conditions of the t.eIt1p:)rary
permit issued by ADNR on 5-13-1985 (copy attached). It is felt that
proper references and inclusion of this document into appendix E-3
would greatly improve the accuracy and impressions gained from that
section.
The Depa..rt::lrent very much appreciates the opporttmity to cannent on
this project.
Sincerely,
Paula Burgess, Regional Manager
By:
Christopher Landis
Water Resource Officer
CC: Nan A. Nalder, Executive Analyst
R. W. Beck ar.d. Associates, Inc.
Tower Building
ith Avenue at Olive Way
Seattle, washington 98101
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STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND AND WATER MANAGEHENT
ADL SlG75-P
TEMPORARY
PERMIT TO APPROPRIATE WATER
Pursuant to AS 46.15, as amended and the rules .and
regulations promulgated thereunder, permission is hereby
granted ALASKA ELECTRl.C LIGHT AND PO\vER COMPANY, 134 North
Franklin Street, Juneau, Alaska 99801, for the following
changes to their existing Certificate of Appropriation No.
611, ADL 51675:
1. The location of the use of the 105 cubic feet per
second of water from the Salmon Creek Reservoir will be
changed to allow "50 of the 105 cubic feet per second
of water may be used at either the upper Powerhouse No.
2, swlswl Protracted Section 2, Township 41 South,
Range 67 East, Copper River Meridian, or at the Lower
Powerhouse No. I, U. S . Survey 3824, Nvll SE 1 Protracted
Section 9, Township 41 South, Range 67 East, Copper
River Meridian."
2. Alaska Electric Light and Power Company proposes to
delete the concrete headworks that would have connected
the. Lower Powerhouse No. 1 penstock to the Upper
Powerhouse No. 2 tailrace by now connecting the
proposed 42 inch diameter penstock to the existing
riveted steel penstock upstream of Upper Powerhouse No.
2 by means of a 30 inch Y Branch and two butterfly
valves. One valve would lead to Upper Powerhouse No. 2
and one would lead to the new penstock. A new
Powerhouse will be constructed adjacent to the existing
Lower Po\verhouse No. 1 containing a s~ngle generating
unit with a rated capacity of 6,700 KW, and a new
tailrace discharging into the existing tailrace which
discharges into Gastineau Channel.
Structures to be constructed and used: 42" diameter
penstock connected to existing penstock by a 30 II Y Branch
and two butterfly valves; a new 6,700 KW powerhouse adjacent
to Salmon Creek Power Plant No.1.
Changes in the natural state of water are to be made as
stated herein and for the purposes indicated.
During the effective period of this permit, the permittee
shall comply with the following conditions:
CONDITIONS:
1. Follow acceptable engineering standards in
exercising the rights granted herein.
2. Comply with all applicable laws, and any rules
and/or regulations issued thereunder.
3. Indemnify the State against and hold it harmless
from any and all claims, demands, suits, loss,
liability and expense for injury to or death of
persons and damages to or loss of property arising
out of or connected with the exercise of the
privileges covered by this permit.
4. Notify the Alaska Division of Land and water
Management upon CHANGE OF ADDRESS or TRANSFER OF
ANY REAL PROPERTY related thereto.
5. Pursuant to 11 AAC 93.930 if no objections are
received within one year, the changes authorized by
this temporary permit will become permanent and an
amended permit or Certificate of Appropriation will
be issued to represent the water right as changed.
6. Pursuant to AS 46.15.100 and 11 AAC 93.120(b), the
permittee shall keep daily records 6f the amount of
water used in the Upper and Lower Powerhouses, and
submit those records to the Southeast Regional
pffice on a quarterly basis.
The Division of Land and Water Management may suspend
operations effected under this permit whenever such
suspension shall in its judgement be necessary to protect
the public interest or that of a prior appropriator.
Priority date: December 31, 1913
This permit shall expire:
Nay 31, 1986
Date Issued:
APPROVED:
Division 0
Departme
Land and Water Management
of Natural Resources
Attachment A, at~ached hereto and made a part hereof.
ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
TEHPORARY PERf.lIT TO APPROPRIATE WATER
ADL 51675-P
ATTACHMENT A
7 • The water level of Salmon Creek shall not fall
below 1.4 feet as measured at the staging gauge.
8. A precise description of the location and elevation
of the staging gauge established by survey shall be
provided by the applicant within 60 days of
issuance of this permit. The staging gauge shall
be permanently enclosed.
9. Should there be changes in the course or
the stream, a new staging gauge value
selected which corresponds to the
discharge in cubic feet per second as
the 1.4 foot level on the staging gauge
1985, approximately 9 cfs.
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DEPART'IENT OF l\'AT'[rRAL RESOrRCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECIlEATION
August 28, 1985
Re: 3130-1 (FERC)
William Corbus
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company
134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau. Alaska 99801
Dear Mr. Corbus:
BILL SHEFFIELD. GOVERNOR
225A CORDOVA STREET
ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 99501
PHONE (9071276·2653
MAILING ADDRESS
POUCH 7001
ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 99510
Thank you for the draft FERC license application for the Annex and Salmon
creeks hydro projects (FERC 12307). Since the license application involves no
new construction, we have no objections to licensing.
The Salllon Creek system was determined "not eligible" for the National
Register of 1983. The Annex Creek system may be eligible for its engineering
significance. From the information on hand, It appears that a lot of the
original structures remain in use. Eligibility does not seem to be an
important question right now. When major modifications to the old structures
are plaDned, historic values need to be taken into account (see 36 CFR 800).
Sincerely,
Neil C. Johannsen
Director
By: Judith E. Bittner
State Historic Preservation Officer
cc: Nan Nalder, R.W. Beck & Associates, Inc.
TAS:clk
•~: United States
~ Department of
Agriculture
Forest
Service
t-Ir. William A. Corbus, Hanager
Region 10
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company
134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau, AI< 99801
RE: Draft Application for New License
Dear Hr. Corbus:
Tongass National For'est
Juneau Ranger District
P.O. Box 2097
Juneau, Alaska 99803
Reply To: 2770
Date: August 30, 1985
The Juneau Ranger District, Chatham Area appreciates being kept infonned of
developments with the relicensing for the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek
Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 2301.
Since the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is responsible for
National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) compliance for projects licensed by
FEHC, we are not responding directly to your Draft Application at this time.
The USDA Forest Service will officially comment when contacted by FERC.
Thank you for the opportuni ty to respond.
Sincerely,
fd.c,c)<-J ~ ~t-1U,J
JACK A. BLACKWELL ~District Ranger
cc:
Nan A. Nalder, Executive Analyst
R. W. Beck and ASSOCiates, Inc.
Tower Building
7th Avenue at Olive way
Seattle, UA 98101
Supervisor's Office
083085 1535 RL 2170 RG
FS·8200·?A,7·R2'
United States Department of the Interior
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
IN .. PLY ... nll TO:
L7427 (ARO-ONR)
ALASKA REGIONAL OFFICE
2525 Gambell Street, Room 107
Anchorage, Alaska 99503·2892
Mr. William A. Corbus, Manager
Alaska Electric Light and
Power Company
134 North Franklin street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Dear Mr. eorbus,
We have reviewed the -recreation and cultural resources analyses
contained in the draft application for the relicensing of the
Annex Creek/Salmon Creek Hydroelectric project, F.E.R.C. 12307.
There appear to be no unresolved cultural issues at this time.
Our comments are in the form of recommendations to be incorporated
into the project recreation plan. The two project sites, Annex
Creek and Salmon Creek, are addressed separately.
A. Annex Creek: We understand the u.s. Forest Service Juneau
Ranger District staff is considering the feasibility of the
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AELP) developing
marine-oriented recreation facilities which would accommodate
Taku Inlet boaters. We suggest further consultation with the
Forest Service about this proposal.
AS a part of, or in addition to, the Forest Service proposal
we suggest that pertinent public use information, including a
map of the project, be posted on-site as well as at the AELP
Juneau office.
B. Salmon Creek: The Salmon Creek Trail and its associated
wooden structures (staircases, etc.) should be maintained at
a standard which insures both the public safety and the long
term viability of the resources. Vehicular parking for ten
vehicles at one time and pertinent public use information
(such as visitor use hours, a description of the public
facilities and a project map) should be provided, perhaps in
the vicinity of the trailhead. Also, consideration should be
given to the provision of sanitary facilities.
Recreation planning for the project should be considered a dynamic
process. During the period of license the degree and type of
public use may warrant consideration of additional facility
development. Therefore it may be appropriate to update the
project recreation plan every five to ten years or whenever
significant facility development is proposed. We suggest that
visitors be permitted an opportunity to register at both project
sites. This will assist AELP in estimating annual use. Visitors
might be asked to identify the reason for their visit and to
report any vandalism activity noted.
If you have any questions about our recommendations you may wish
to contact Larry Wright of my staff at 261-2636.
Sincerely,
~~
Associate Regional Director, Operations
Alaska Region
cc:
sylvia Burges, R.W. Beck and Associates, Inc.
Linda Kruger, Alaska Dept. of Natural Resources
James R. Hall, Alaska Dept. of Parks and Recreation
N.L. Pat Teague, City and Borough of Juneau
Juneau District Ranger, U.S. Forest Service
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APPENDIX E-2
WATER RIGHTS
Copies of all water right certificates and applications for water
rights on Annex Creek and Salmon Creek are included in this appendix. The
Applicant has applied for a change in its authorization to use water under
Certificate No. 611; negotiations with fish and wildlife agencies to establish
an acceptable miniMum flow preceded the application.
Cor1ifi~~;) l~o •.. ~.~.Q ....................... .
t(Ull1U . i\.U (:rtt r.~~ (iJ!1:'11~ :;lol',C:,UtIl that the State of Ak!ika, pursu~nt to A.S. 4G.15, as amcnced
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, hcr~by grants to~.~.~ ... ~~.~~:??~!~!:.~.L .................. .
.. ................. ................... ........................ ~.~?~ ... ~ .~.~ .L.~~T~~.~:~~.~ ... ~\~.~~ .~~ ................................................................................... ..
the right to the use of .. ~.?~.~~.?~.~.?.~ ... ~~~.~~~.~ ... ~.~ ... \~~~~.~!.~~Y. .... ironl the puLlic waters of t~1e State of
Alaska for the purposes of .... ~.~~.~~.~~~~ .. y.~~~.?r.. .. ~~!1.~.~~~.~~.?~ .................................................................................... .
The loce.tion of the '"later source to Y.'hich the w~ter right herein grnnto.d shall ap;Dertah! b .~~nr.t.?~ ... _.'.
Lake, l:i th G~::1 ~~1t1 P~llstG,:l~ in~~:~;c str-u;:turcs in l~r-ot.r~ctcd SE 1 ... of Section 9 •
.. .. T1 ~~." ... ~0~~ !~., ... ~.0.~:r.??; .. ~.~y~.~ ... f.! :?~~ ~.1.~~.~ ......................................... : ......................................................................... , ~ . .
and the right to s3id water shull be ~pr>urtenant to that certain tract of real prcpcr·:.y descr:b~d as
follows: PO\':cr pl~nt in pl"otrac~ed SE 1/4 cf r~E 1/4 of S~ction IS, T41S, R69E,
Coppel· Hi vcr l·!0ridi~m.
Beneficial use of water began ...... ~.~.~.~ ................................................................................................................................ _
QJn 3]~Ul' un~ t11 11011\ the said water ri~ht with the appurtenances n'l're()~ '.:'.nto the said Gr:ln~' ~
and ............ ~.~~ ................. heirs and a~signs forever, subject to the provisions of A. S. 46.15.140-160.
1;11 [r'!iH;t1Gl~ll ~"'.:!l~rL'ltf the State of Alasl::a hns caused these prcs:::nts to ~e executed by the .Din·<or
~f the Division of L .. nds pursuant to A. s. ~G.15, as amc:ulcd, this ............................ ~.~~.1.'-................................. "'_
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day of. ............... Novcmbcr ............................. A.D. 19.70 ..... .
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State Record of Vhlter night Certificates
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FILE
CUSTOMEf\~-I D
CASE STATUS
OTHER NUM
ADL 45781 WATER RIGHTS INQUIRY
000124471 AK ELEC LIGHT & POWER CO
CERT ISSD 11 25 1970 DISTRICT SEDOSJ
C0000610 PMT EXP FILE LOC SEDO WATER SE_~
S U TYPE QUANTITY SIC QQ Q S TWN RNG M LAT LON MON DAYS
A A DAM
PRIORITY DATE
D I Vf\:SN r-;:ATE
SUBDIVISION
CK., RVR .. LAKE
COMMENTS
74~0 C 4912 HE SE 09 041S 069£ C 0581936.5 1340739.1 W 365
CONDITIONS
A 12 31 1915
RELIABILITY-LOC MAPS
ANNEX LAKE
SDURCE-ANNEX LAKE WITH A DAM AND PENS
TOCK INTAKE STRUCTURES .. SECT 9~
USE LOCATION-POWER PLANT IN SECT 15.
QUAN
PRESS PF8/18 (CASE MENU) OR PF9/19 (NLAS MENU) TO TERMINATE
LEGEND:
SIC = STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CODE
SIC 4912 = HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATION
C = CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATION OF WATER
Certificate N09 .. 608 ....................... .
~ltDW .All .alrn 1By ~lJrsr Vrrornts . that the State of Alaska, pursuant to A.S. 46,15, as amended
and th~ rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, hereby grants to .A-JIndusldes II· ...
........................................... ..... B.ox ... ~.~.~ ..... Jl,J.~~a.!-J., ... A.~p.5ka ,~8.0~ ............................................................... .
lhe right to th~ use 0' 4S,24:?20() ... ga.U91:t$.P~r. .. c1IlY .......... from the public walen of lhe Stale of
Aiask.-for the purposes of ... (!t(!~tr~.~ .. po~o~ .. gl?n~rati.(m ......
The location of the watcr source to which the water right herein granted shaU appertain ill ta it rac~.
froa Salmon Creek Power Plant No.2. comlllned with water froc North Fork and
..... South.f<?rk ... of Salmon. ~ree.~ ... :~.z:t ... P.r.().~.~.t:l£~~.~. ~~.)I.~ .. ~f..~~ .. l.1.4 ... o.~ ... S.~.~!.~.()~ ... ~ .•. T~~.S.J ......
R67E II Copper III vcr ~Ieridian .
and the right to said waler shall be oppurtenant to that certain tract of reol property described as
follow.: Salmon Creek Power Plant No.1. in USS 3824, protracted Section 9. T41S.
167£. Copper River Meridian.
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Beneficial use of WOller began .... ~?~ .. ~ .................................................................................................... .
«:10 Ii.vr nll~ tu 1101;) the said waler right with the appurtenances thereof unto the said Grantt:L
and ....... its hcirs and 8!'isigns forever, .ubject to the provisions of A. S. 46.15.140-160.
]11 {Lrslimoll!1 1:II)rrrllf the Stote of Alaska hal caused these presents to be executed by the Din'('~or
of the Division of Lnnds pursuant to A. S. 46.15, as amended, this .... 25th ..
d:Jyof ~~o\'er.;be r ................ A.D. 19 ..?~ ....
State Record o! Wa\('r Ri;-:ht Certiiicntes
Vol. ADL 45780 -.
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• • STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND AND WATER MANAGBMENT
ADL 45780-P
TEMPORARY
PERMIT TO APPROPRIATE WATER
Pursuant to AS 46. J S. as amended and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, pennission
is hereby panted ALASKA ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, 134 North Franklin Street,.
Juneau, Alaska 99801 for the following changes to their existing Certificate of
Appropriation No. 608, ADL 45780:
1) The location of the water source to which the water right shall appertain
is changed to, "the Salmon Creek Reservior, with dam and penstock located
within the NE!.;SE!, Protracted Section 2, T.4lS., R.67E., Copper River Meridian.fII
2) Alaska Electric Light and Power Company proposes to delete th~ concrete
headworks that would have connected the Lower Powerhouse No. 1 penstock
to the Upper Powerhouse No. 2 tailrace by now connecting the proposed
42-inch diameter penstock to the existing riveted steel penstock upstream
of Upper Powerhouse No.2 by means of a 30-inch Y-Branch and two butterfly
valves. One valve would lead to Upper Powerhouse No. 1 and one would lead
to the new penstock. A new Powerhouse will be constructed adjacent to the
existing Lower Powerhouse No. 1 containing a single generating unit with
a rated capacity of 6,700 KW, and a new tailrace discharging into the
existing tailrace which discharges into Gastineau channel.
Structures to be constructed and used 42" Diameter Penstock connected to Existing Penstock.,
by a 30" WYE Branch and two butterfly valves; a new 6700 KW Powerhouse adjacent to
Salmon Creek Power Plat No.1.
10-108 (Rev. 3182'
.:
Changes in the natural state of water are to be maiJe u stated herein and for the purposes indicated.
DUring the effective period of this pennit, the pennittee shall comply with the following conditions:
CONDITIONS:
I. Follow acceptable engineering standards in exercising the rights granted herein.
2. Comply with all applicable laws, and any rules and/or regulations issued thereunder.
3. Indemnify the State against and hold it hannless from any and all claims, demands. suits,
loss, liability and expense for injury to or death of persons and damages to or loss of property
arising out of or connected with the exercise of the privileges covered by this pennit.
4. Notify the Alaska Division of Land and Water Management upon CHANGE OF
ADDRESS or TRANSFER OF ANY REAL PROPERTY related hereto.
5. Pursuant to 11 AAC 93.930 if no objections are received within one year, th~
changes authorized by this temporary permit will become permanent and the
Couunissioner will issue an amended permit or Certificate of Appropriation t»
represent the water right as changed.
6. Pursuant to AS 46.15.100 and 11 AAC 93.l20(b), the permittee shall keep daily
records of the amount of water used in the Lower Powerhouse and submit thOSe
records to the Southeast District Office on a quarterly basis.
7. Per AS 46.100 and 11 AAC 93.l20(b), the applicant should investigate the
possibility of utilizing the Upper Powerhouse during ?eriods of low flows
and to schedule the spilling of excess water from the dam during periods
of low flow. AELP shall provide a flow regime of the Salmon Creek watershe:.
to the Southeast District Office by December 31, 1984.
8. Per AS 46.15.160, submit an application for a change of appropriation for
ADL 5l675-C, Certificate of Appropriation No. 611, as necessary for the change~
. .. inc;urred UUdE!f. the .. <)mendment of the FERC License No 2307. . . The DIVISIon 01 Land and Water Management may suspend operatIons e(fecteCl under thiS permit
whenever such suspension shall in its judgment be necessary to protect the public interest or that of a
prior appropriator.
Priority date Decembe r 31, 1913
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This pennit shall expire
July 31 1985
Date issued
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APPROVED: -r~ a \-tAW L
Division of Lr:i=:nd Water Management
Department of Natural Resources
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FILE ADL 45780 WATER RIGHTS INQUIRY
CUSTOMER-ID 900124471 AK ELEC LIGHT & POWER CO
CASE STATUS CERT REVW 09 04 1984 DISTRICT SEDOSJ
OTHER HUM Ce0e0608 PHT EX? 07 31 1985 FILE LOC SEDO FILES
S U TYPE QUANTITY SIC QQ Q S TWN RNG H LAT LON MON DAY~
A A DAM 70.0 C 4912 HE SE 02 041S 067E C 0582031.3 1342401.3 W 365
PRIORITY DATE A 12 31 1913
DIVRSN RATE RELIABILITY-LOC FLD QUAN
SUBDIVISION USS 3924
CK,RVR,LAKE SALMON CREEK
COMMENTS SOURCE-THE SALMON CREEK RESERVIOR WITH DAM AND PENSTOCK
USE-NEW POWERHOUSE ADJACENT TO OLD POWERHOUSE NO.1
CONDITIONS
PRESS PF8/1B (CASE MENU) OR PF9/19 (NLAS MENU) TO TERMINATE
LEGEND: .
SIC = STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CODE
SIC 4912 = HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATION USE
C = CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
FLD = FIELD INSPECTED
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATION OF WATER
C.rt1fIca.t. No. .. UL ...................... .
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EnG. ~ll Sru Iy mqt.., IIrramt. tbat the Slate of Alalka. p",n",ant to A.5. •• la. u amended
~d the nales Uld regulations promulgated thereunder, h,reby,rUlu to .~~~ ... I.~d~~.r~.~~., .................... .
. . Box 429, Juneau, Alaska 99801 ._ ......... _ ...................... -......................................... ·~·;;;D-.. t·b·~·· .................................................................................................... .
. the rieht to the UIe of .... ~!.~~.~~.,.l.~.~ .. I!.~.~!?~! ... P!! .. ~.~r. ... : ........... (rom the public waten of the Stala of
AlUki fOr the pUI'JIGMII of .... !~.c:.~~.~~~ .. ~.~!!' ... J~.~~~!.~.~~ .................................................................................... .
The lacaUOD of the :.rater IOUrc:e to 'whic::h the water nlht herein IrUlted shan appertain is ... S.all1O~ ....
Creok Reservoir, with da. and penstock intake in pTOtracted HE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of
.. S.c:UDn .. 2 .... 141S .... 1b.1E .... Coppe.r .. .aiyl:r. .. ~ridiaa .............................................................................................. .
..... the ~riJht to said water ahaU be appurtenant to that c:er\aJ.n tract of real property duc::r1bed u
foUowa: Salaan Creek Power Plant No.2, in pTOtracted SN 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 2,
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. T4lS. 167£. Copper R.ivcz: Meridian.
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~fic::;i&l UN of water· be,aD .... )?~~ ........ ; ....................... ~ ......................................................................................... .
lia 'BOUt au to EDl'll the laid water right with the appu~tenances t"~reot unto the .aid Grantee
~ .......... J~ .... : ........... heirs and assigns forever. lubject to the provisions of A. S. 46.1~.}(O-J60.
lu Qlr.illllUJny m~rrro{ the State'of Aluka baa caused these prelenu to De executed bythc Dirl."c:tor
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of 1.be Division of Lands pursuant to A. S. 46.J5, as amended, thia........................ 2S.th. .................................... .
u.;· .;: ......... !.~~!~~.~.~ ..... _ ........................... A.D. l •... !.~ ...•
St.~1 Record of Water Right Certificates
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Vol. V........ . . Pal:4! ... 611. . ......... ADL 51675
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FILE ADL 51675 WATER RIGHTS INQUIRY
CUSTOHER-ID 000124471 AK ELEC LIGHT & POWER CO
CASE STATUS CERT ISSD 11 25 1970 DISTRICT SEDOSJ
OTHER NUM C0000611 PHT EXP FILE LOC SEDD WATER SECT
S U TYPE QUANTITY SIC QQ Q S TWN RNG M LAT LON MON DAY~
A A DAM 105.0 C 4912 NE SE 02 041S 067E C 0582031.3 1342401.3 W 363
PRIORITY DATE A 12 31 1913
DIVRSN RATE RELIABILITY-LOC FLD QUAN
SALMON CREEK
SUBDIVISION
CK,RVR,LAKE
COMMENTS SOURCE-SALMON CK RESVERVIOR WITH DAM & PENSTOCK
USE-POWERHOUSE NO.2, SW1/4SW1/4! SEC 2.
CONDITIONS
PRESS PF8/18 (CASE MENU) OR PF9/19 (NLAS MENU) TO TERMINATE
LEGEND:
SIC = STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CODE
SIC 4912 = HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATION
C = CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
FLD = FIELD INSPECTED
STATE·OF ALASKA DE~~TMENT OF NATURAL RESOURC~
DIVISION OF LAND AND WATER MANAG M£NT
PERMIT
TO
APPROPRIATE WATER
LAS 1942
THE STATE OF ALASKA UNDER AS 46.15, THE ALASKA WATER USE ACT,
AND THE REGULATIONS ADOPTED UNDER IT, GRANTS TO:
JUNEAU,C&B
155 S .. SEWARD ST
JUNEAU, AK .. 99801
THE RIGHT TO DEVELOP THE USE OF WATER FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCE:
A) OTHER UNDEFINED , WITH A -':'RIORITY DATE OF·I;)7/03/1984'·
10 .. 0 MILLION GAL/DAY
FOR PUBLIC SUPPLY 365 DAYS/YR
THE LOCATION TO WHICH THIS WATER RIGHT APPERTAINS IS:
THE TAILRACE OF A NEW, AEL&P LOWER SALMON CREEK POWERHOUSE WITHIN A
FRACTIONAL PORTION OF U .. S.SURVEY 3824 LOCATED WITHIN THE NW1/4SEi/4
PROTRACTED SECTION 09, TOWNSHIP 41 SOUTH, RANGE 67 EAST, COPPER RIVER
MERIDIAN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE COMMON BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE NORTHERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LIMITS OF EGAN DRIVE AND U .. S .. ,SURVEY NO .. 3824, SAID POINT
BEING THE SOUTHERLY HOST POINT OF THIS DESC~IPTION, FROM WHICH
MONUMENT CORNER NO.4, U .. S .. SURVEY NO .. ·3824 BEARS NORTH .1.5 DEG 44 MIN
09 SEC EAST -540 .. 10 FEETj THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY BEING
COMMON TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LIMITS OF EGAN DRIVE THE
FOLLOWING COURSES: NORTH 41 DEG 59 MIN 25 SEC WEST -25~9a FEET; NORTH
16 DEG 59 MIN 25 SEC WEST -42 .. 26 FEET; NORTH 62 DEG 33 MIN 27 SEC'
WEST -11 .. 13 FEET; NORTH 27 DEG 26 MIN 33 SEC EAST -11 .. 35 FEET;
NORTH 16 DEG 59 MIN 25 SEC WEST -12.81 FEET; NORTH 46 DEG 59 MIN 19
SEC EAST -81.52 FEET.TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE CONTINUING,
ALONG A 1 DEG 53 MIN 05 SEC CURVE TO THE LEFT, THROUGH AN ARC OF 0 DEb
13M I N 01 SEC I AN ARC LENG TH OF· 1'1' .. 51 . FEET (-RAD IUS' = '3039 ~"79 . FEET-)
TO A POINT ON CURVATURE; THENC~ DEPARTING AFOREMENTIONED SOUTHERLY
BOUNDARY BEING IDENTICAL WITH THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LIMITS OF
EGAN DRIVE, NORTH 22 DEG 20 MIN 16 SEC EAST -379.99 FEET MORE OR LESS
TO A POINT ON THE LINE COMMON TO U.S. SURVEY 3824 AND U.S.M .. S. 955
(EXTENSION NO .. i-BOSTON KING LODE); THENCE ALONG SAID LINE SOUTH 33
DEG 55 MIN EAST -150 .. 33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 22 DEG 20 MIN 16 SEC WEST
389.44 FEET; THENCE NORTH 32 DEC 46 MIN 54 SEC WEST -41.65 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 58 DEG 21 MIN 55 SEC WEST -47.60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 48
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PERMIT
TO
APPROPRIATE WATER
LAS 1942
DEG 00 MIN 35 SEC WEST -41.48 FEET TO A POINT ON THE COMMON BOUNDARY
BETWEEN U.S. SURVEY NO. 3824 AND THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LIMITS OF
EGAN DRIVE, BEING THE TRUE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING.
THE WATER RIGHT SHALL BE APPURTENANT TO AND USED FOR THE CITY AND
BOROUGH OF JUNEAU MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM.
CHANGES IN THE NATURAL STATE OF WATER ARE TO BE MADE IN THE MANNER AND
ONLY FOR THE PlJRPOSES STATED IN THIS PERMIT. THIS PERMIT IS SUBJECT
TO THE PERTINENT STATUTORY PROVISIONS IN AS 46.15, ADMINISTRATIVE
REGULATIONS IN it AAC 93, AND THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
THE HOLDER OF THIS PERMIT SHALL:
FOLLOW ACCEPTABLE ENGINEERING STANDARDS IN EXERCISING THE PRIVILEGE
GRANTED BY THIS PERMIT.
DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY THE STATE AGAINST AND HOLD IT HARMLESS FROM
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LEGAL ACTIONS. LOSS, LIABILITY AND
EXPENSE FOR INJURY TO OR. DEATH OF PERSONS AND DAMAGES TO OR LOSS
OF PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE EXERCISE OF THE
PRIVILEGE GRANTED BY THIS PERMIT.
COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS.
NOTIFY THE DIVISION OF LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES OF ANY CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF THE GRANTEE OR
TRANSFER OF ANY REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
ESTABLISH A METERING SYSTEM WHICH CONTINUOUSLY RECORDS DAILY
FLOWS OF OUTPUT FROM THE 412,000 GALLON CHLORINE CONTACT TANK
TO THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND CONVEY THESE RECORDS TO THE
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT WATER MANAGEMENT OFFICE ON A QUATERLY BASIS,
WITH THE FIRST CONVEYANCE TO OCCUR WITHIN 97 DAYS OF THE INITIAL
START UP OF THIS SOURCE SYSTEM.
THIS PERMIT SHALL EXPIRE ON 07/03/1989
THIS PERMIT TO APPROPRIATE WATER IS ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OF
AS 46.t5.080 AND 11 AAC 93.120 ON ___ J~~~~1F_l~ _________ ,19~~_.
APPROVED: ___ ~~_~~ ___________________ __
TITLE: ----~JUL~_~l~~~_-----------DIVISIdN O~ LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT
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FILE
CUSTOMER-ID
CASE STATUS
LAS 1942
000126204 JUNEAU,C&B
PERMT ISSD
...... MORE
WATER RIGHTS INQUIRY
01 17 1985 DISTRICT SEDOSJ
OTHER NUH PMT EXP 07 03 1989 FILE LOC L&WM WATER SECT
S tJ TYPE QUANT I TY SIC QQ Q S TWN RNG M LAT LON MON DA'{::
A A OTUR
PRIORITY DATE
nIVRSN RATE
SUBDIVISION
Ct<,RVR,LAKE
COMMENTS
10.0 D 4941 NW SE 09 041S 067E C 0581937.1 1342740.0 W 365
A 07 03 1984
RELIABILITY-LOC FLD QUAN
USS 3824
SOURCE IS THE NEW SALMON CREEK POWER HOUSE TAILRACE OR PENSTOCK
AT DESCRETION OF AELtP (SALMON CREEK RESERVOIR WATER)
CONDITIONS 02 04 05 06
ESTABLISH A METERING SYSTEM WHICH CONTINUOUSLY RECORDS· DAILY
FLOWS OF OUTPUT FROM THE 412,000 GALLON CHLORINE CONTACT TANK
PRESS PF8/18 (CASE MENU) OR PF9/19 (NLAS MENU) TO TERMINATE
FILE LAS 1942
CUSTOMER-ID 000126204 JUNEAU,C&B
S U TYPE QUANTITY SIC QQ Q S
PRIORITY DATE
TWN
WATER RIGHTS INQUIRY -CONT ..
RNG M LAT LON
COMMENTS
CONDITIONS TO THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND CONVEY THESE RECORDS TO THE
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT WATER MANAGEMENT OFFICE ON A QUATERLY BASIS,
WITH THE FIRST CONVEYANCE TO OCCUR WtTHIN 97 DAYS OF THE INITIAL
START UP OF THIS SOURCE SYSTEM.
PRESS PFB/18 (CASE MENU) OR PF9/19 (NLAS MENU) TO TERMINATE
LEGEND:
SIC = STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CODE
SIC 4941 = PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
D = MILLION GALLONS PER DAY
FLD = FIELD INSPECTED
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT
AMENDEDADL 62230-P --~-----------------
PERMIT TO APPROPRIATE WATER
Pursuant to AS 46.15, as amended and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, pennission
is hereby granted The CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, 155 S. Seward St., Juneau, Alaska 99801
to develop the use of 9 cubic feet of water per second for salmon aquaculture, a publi~
water supply system for adjacent residential areas and for the maintenance of water
quality and lake levels at Twin Lakes. The water will be taken from Salmon Creek
within Nineral Survey 955 at a point which bears N 67°44' E approximately 440 feet frOt'\
Corner No. 1 of Mineral Survey 955 within the SE~~~ Protracted Section 9, Township
41 South, Range 67 East, Copper River Meridian. The areas of use will be Twin Lakes.
the adjacent fish hatchery, and adjacent residential areas all located within Protracted
Sections 5 and 9 and the NE~E~ Protracted Section 8, Township 41 South, Range 67 East,
Copper River Meridian •
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StructuJ'C! to be constructed and used water intake. trash rack. shut of f "alves,
----~~~--~~~--~--~~------------~---diversion tunnel. supnly line and other related equipment
10·108 lAw. 3I8:n
Changes in the natural state of water are to be made as stated herein and for the purposes indicated.
During the effective period of this permit, the permittee shall comply with the following conditions:
CONDITIONS:
1. Follow acceptable engineering standards in exercising the rights granted herein.
2. Comply with all applicable laws, and any rules and/or regulations issued thereunder.
3. Indemnify the State against and hold it harmless from any and all claims, demands. suits..
loss, liability and expense for injury to or death of persons and damages to or loss of property
arising out of or connected with the exercise of the privileges covered by this permit.
4. Notify the Alaska Division of Forest, Land and Water Management upon CHANGE OF
ADDRESS or TRANSFER OF ANY REAL PROPERTY related hereto.
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5. Per AS 46.15.100 and 11 AAC 93.120, establish a metering system
acceptable to the Division and provide records of daily water use
and pumping rates on a quarterly basis.
6. Per AS 46~15.100 and 11 AAC 93.120, obtain the necessary right(s)
of way for the placement of, utilization of, and access to
structures necessary for the taking of water issued under this
permit.
7. A minimum stream flow of 3 cfs will be maintained in Salmon
Creek downstream from the point of withdrawal .
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The Division of Forest, Land and Water Management may suspend operations effected under this permit
whenever such suspension shaH in its judgment be necessary to protect the public interest or that of a
prior appropriator.
Priori ty da te _.DA ...... 1l~q ...... llw.St ........ l ... 3..1..,t--J .... 9""'7t...3L.-_____ _
This permit shall expire
an g)J 5 t 1 3 _' .... 9;u;8 .. 7L.-___ _
Date issued
/-3 I 0-'7 _________________________ t_O_~ _______ _
10-108
Rev. 6/79
APPROVED:~~~~~__.~__.~~~~-----------Divis~ of Forest, Land and Water Management
Department of Natural Resources
FILE
CUSTOMER-ID
CASE STATUS
OTHER NUM
ADL 62230
000126204 JUNEAU,C&B
PERMT ISSD
WATER RIGHTS INQUIRY
01 31 1983 DISTRICT SEDOSJ
PMT EXP 08 13 1987 FILE LOC SEDO WATER SECT
S U TYPE QUANTITY SIC QQ Q S TWN RNG M LAT LON MON DA"":
A A STRM 9.0 C
PRIORITY DATE A 08
DIVRSN RATE
9511 SE NW 09 041S e67E C 0581957.3 1342801.0 W 3c'
SUBDIVISION
CK,RVR.L(')KE
COMMENTS
CONDITIONS
PRESS PFS/18
LEGEND:
13 1973
RELIABILITY-LOe FLD QUAN R
SALMON CREEl(
WATER TO BE USED TO MAINTAIN LAKE LEVELS IN TWIN LAKES,
12-16-81 CHANGE OF APPROPRIATION TO ADD USES OF PUBLIC WATER
SUPPLY AND SALMON AFQUICULTURE IN TWIN LAKES HATCHERY.
10 15 17
(CASE MENU) OR PF9/19 (NLAS MENU) TO TERMINATE
SIC = STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CODE
SIC 9511 = ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT USE
C = CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATION
ADL l00508-C
ijJ~2 ~at2 of Alaska. pursuant to AS 46.15, the Alaska Water Use Act, as amended and the regulation~
promulgated thereunder grants to JOSEPH R. HENRI and AI,ETHA W. HENRI. P.o. Box 357 «
I .
Anchorage, Alaska 99510
the right to the use of 2,000 gallons of water per day for multi-family domestic use
1 ... "1. I: ... ~
from the public waters of the. ·e of Alaska. The location of the water source to whicb the water right g~anted appertains is a dug 1fI. 1, approximately 20 feet deep, wi thin Parcel 2 I U. S •
. Survey 1075 I SEJaNW"-Protrac. i Section 9, Township 41 South I Range 67 East I Copper
River Meridian
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and the water right shall be appurtenant to that certain tract of real property described as follows:
Parcel 2, u.s. Survey 1075, SE~NW~
67 East, Copper River Meridian.
9, Township 41 South, Range .
Priority of appropriation began April 6, 1979 . The water right is subject to [he
provisions of AS 46.15.140·160 and applicable regulations which deal with abandonment, forfeiture, and
reversion of appropriations, preferred use, and transfer and change of appropriations.
mqe ~ntt of 1\luska. Division of Forest, Land and Wa.ter Management pursuant to AS 46.15, as
amended, issues this Certificate of Appropriation on this 28th day of May A.D.
19 81
-.; . " , . , ~'\ ' :' L ~.,~ 'i~~~0:~~~'~~'~.'·~· ~~' ~~~~T~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <!f!1.':":, " ... :' ,~':".;:" :':f Director DIVIsion of Forest, Land and Water Managemenr
t~~~~:~~~;G.: ': ~ " .",):;i :1.',,:,, '<.
Jlniteb Stutes of Am£rict"~·,:~:::~.~. "",:.~.,:: .. ) ·:'.,1~:';,.·· :'!:-','
::.:j'"l;~~"'"':::.''' .::.t.,: .... ',., )":' ~s.··~~:·'," I, .::',': ••
State of Alaska .,..;·~;~':·:~·.~~~.c '. ~: .. ' .. j "." :,'''' ':'-'.'
'·:Y£f~~~~L::\~r·,,:~;. ,'·:·:~E.;':'; ,,":' ':':'. .;
mqis is to Qtertifu that on the .: .. ' .28th day of _. ________ f4.:...aYr-__ , 19 81
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before me, the undirsigned Not~ry Public, personally appeared _._:-:-; _____________ _
George K. Ho 11 ett known to me and known by me to be the Director or his
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authorized representative' <?f the Division of For.est, Land and Water Management, Department of Natural
Resources, and acknowledged to me that, he executed the foregoing certificate for 'and on behalf of said . .
State, freely and voluntarily arid for the use and purposes therein set forth.
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3Jn{!Jtstimo~u::iiitl~~rpff I h~~~ hereunto set my hand and affixed my oiflcal s~al, the day an,\.1
.' ,.:'."'.~.' •• :,.. ... ".)J., ~,.... ~.;
"-'year in this 'certificate first above written_ . . ... :: .•..... 'of
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FILE ADL 100598 WATER RIGHTS INQUIRY
CUSTOMER-ID 900114594 HENRI. JOSEPH R
CASE STATUS eERT ISSD 05 28 1981 DISTRICT SEDOSJ
OTHER NUM PMT EXP FILE LOC SEDO WATER SECT
S U TYPE QUANTITY SIC QQ Q S TWN RNG M LAT LON MON DAYS
A A DUGW 2000.0 G 6514 SE NW 09 041S 067E C 0581955.3 1342801~0 W 365
PRIORITY DATE A 94 06 1979
DIVRSH RATE RELIABILITY-LOC MAPS QUAN
SUBDIVISION USS 1075
CK,RVR,LAKE
COMMENTS SOURCE= DUG WELL 20· DEEP ADJACENT TO SALMON CREEK.
USE=IN 4 MOBILE HOMES ON LOT 2, U.S. SURVEY 1075.
CONDITIONS
PRESS PF8/18 (CASE MENU) OR PF9/19 (NLAS MENU) TO TERMINATE
LEGEND:
SIC ~ STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CODE
SIC 6514 = MULTIFAMILY DOMESTIC USE
G ~ GALLONS PER DAY
DUGW = DUG WELL
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
I)IVISION OF LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT
OFFICE USE ONLY
APPLICA nON FOR WATER RIGHT
Instructions: You will need (I) I map showing t..'te location of your source of water and the area of use ..
« .:) a copy of your property owraership document, i.e. deed, patent. lease agreement or an easement
agre"!'ment if you do not own the property involved, (3) a copy of your driller's well log, if application
is for an existing well, (4) Statement of Beneficial Use Of Water (Form 10-1003A) if this is an existing
w3ter use. md (5) Application for Permit to Const!'Uct or Modify Dam (Form 10-1015) if you will be
constructinl a dam over 10 feet high or over SO acre feet of stora~. Please type or print in ink.
l. Full legal name of Applicant{s) Douglas Island Pink and Chum
.., Mailing Address P.O. Box 168
Juneau, Alaska 99802
Home Phone Bu~ess Phone (907)586-4041
3. Source of Water Supply:
(a) DWell
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o Drilled 0 Hand Driven DDul 0 Other ________ _
If existing well, attach copy of driller's well log.
If existing weU, and no lOS. supply all known information
Total depth _____ _ Orawdown -------
Intake Depth ____ _ Screened Yes No Unknown
Static level ---------
(b) GJ Surface Water
o Stream 0 RiYer l!J Lake 0 Sprina
Give ,eoJl'3phic name (it unnamed, state so) Tailrace-Salmon Creek Powerhousi'.
10·102 fRev. 3182)
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Water will be tuen from sl.lrface water source by:
IX I Pumping
I I Gravtty Flow System
Q Diversion (Altering a watercourse) Attach sketch and plans ~vlng dimenSions
and speclticanons.
It Damminp: -Attach sketch and plans pvina dimensions and specifications. If dam is
--' over 10 feet high or over SO acre feet stor:lge, ~L'ST file Application for Permit to
Const:u~! or ~fodiry Dam (Fonn 10-10!S).
~ Other -
lOC3t10n or point of WITHDRAWAL. O[vERSION. or J1dPOl~D~ENT:
(a)
(b)
~fUST attach copy of map or subdivision plat and indicate location
Fractional part SE!t, Section _ .... 9 __ -
Township 41 S. • Range 67 E. , Copper River Meridian.
If applicable, Lot, Block. Subdivision: U.S. Survey No.
Does applicant OW...!L9r !ease the property at point of water withdrawal and over which water is
transported? Yes ~ No m Lease ap11ied for (ADL 104286)
If "Yes:' MUST attac~ copy of ownership docurr:e:lt (Le. deed, patent)
If "No," ~1:ST oba:n an easement or right-of-way and s'.lpply copy. Give n:une, :nailing
address and t'~one number(s) of legal owner.
~ame
~ailing Address --------------------------------------------------------
Zip -------
Home phone __________ Business Phone ______________ _
-5. Location of ~oint of ill.= Ir same as question 4, check and go to question 6. ~
MUST attach copy of map or subdivision plat and indicate location.
(a) Fr3ctional part Section
----~-------------~~--Township ____ , lUnge _________ ~eridian.
(b) If applicable. Lot. Block., Subdivision; U.S. Survey No. --------------------------
(c) Does appliC3.nt own orle3Se the propetty at point of water use? Yes 0
If "Yes,," ~UST attach copy of ownership document (i.e. deed, patent)
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Type(s) Of Office Use I
SIC Use
8800 ( 1) Single Family
(a) Fully plumbed
(b) Partially plumbed
(c) Unplumbed
6St4 (1) Duplex
I (3) Multi-Family
701 i I (4) ~ocel. Resort I
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(5) Livestock
Oairy Cows I o:~, I
I Hosing dairy barn l
011: I Range Cattle
0:"': : Horses I
,)11..1 I Sheep
I GoalS and Hogs I
! Poultry. Rabbits. etc. I
; (6) Irrigation I
! (Type of Crop: f~
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! ("':') Commerc:al/ II
WATER USE CHART
Standard
Q'uancities
Per Household
SOO GPD
250 GPO
7S GPO
Per DupJex 1000 GPO !
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Per Unit ~SO GPO I
Per Room 100 GPO !
Per Head I
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30 GPO I
3S GPO I
IS GPD I
15 GPO !
2 GPO ,
3 GPD I
I GPO I
Livestock Total
Per Acre
0.5 AFY
Quantity Months or 'Use
From To Requested (Inclusive)
GPO
CPO 1
I 1
GPO I
GPO I ! I
,.....-.. ....-.;
GPD ! I I
GPO I I
I I I
,
GPD I
I -
GPO I ! -GPO I I .--
GPO I I
GPO ! I
GPD 1 I .
GPO I I
I • -~ ~ 1
GPO I
AFY
I Industrial
I (8) Other: ___ .....;Ii--------~-------+_--~---
DEFINITIONS:
GPO -gClllons per day AFY • acre feet ~r year CF'S • cubic feet per second
(1 ) SI~G LE F A..\{IL Y • Water use necessary for a single household and the irrigation of up to
J 0.000 sq. ft. of yard and garden.
(a) Fully plumbed· Water piped into the residence for domestic uses. Hot wa[er ht'3ter
and water flush toilet included.
(b) Partially plumbed • Water piped into residence for limited domestic uses. Generally
no hot water heater and no water flush toilet included. ----~ -.----. ----.;.;;...;..; .......... ---..
(c) L'nplumbed· ~o water piped into the residence. Water is hand carried for linli~t'd
domestic: use. - - -
(:) Dl:PLEX • Water use necessary for two single households and the irrig:ation or up to :0.000 sq.
ft. of yard and larden.
(3) \iULTI·F.Au,\1ILY· Water use neceuary for three or more households. Apartment unit:;
included.
If "No," MUST obtain an easement or right-of-way and supply copy. Give name, maiiimtg
address and phone number(s) ofJepl owner.
Name
M~g Addre~ ________________________________________________ __
Zip ____ _
Home phone _______ --Busine~ Phone ____ -________ _
6. Type of water use and Quantity oC water needed: Please fill in the attached Water Use ~
indicating the quantity of water and months of use for each trOt of water use. Standard quantitite'~
and deful1t10nS are provided for your convenience. If wateTii'Se lS or a Commercial/Industrial Pu~S'!
or Other Use not on the Water Use Chan. refer to question 7.
7. Commercial/Industrial and Other Uses:
Explain in detail the basis for quantity of water requested. Use additional sheet of paper if nee:c:!cd.
Indicate type of operation including structures and methods used. Include a sketch or engin~ g
drawings. Enter quantity requested and months of use on attached Water Use Chart.
Based on incubation of 100 million pink salmon, 20 million chum salmon, and
250,000 king/coho salmon; rearing of 250,000 king/coho salmon smolts; and
3.0 CFS required to operate fishway during adult fish returns.
8. Date when water use began or is expected to begin June 1986 . If water use is existing, rxn@c
Statement of Beneficial Use of Water (Fonn 1 ()'1 OOJA).
HAVE YOU ATIACHED?
Deed, patent .. lease, etc. n Driller's log (if existing welH --
USGS or Subdivision map o Diversion sketch and plans
o Dam sketch and plans
Water Use Chart
o
o
o
~ o Statement of Beneficial Use of Water (Fonn 1 ()"'1 003A) (if existing water use)
Statements appearing herein are to the best of my knowledge true and correct.
X,Y RMI ,
Location Other OFFICE
USE check
ONLY
;
.,05[· C •••• rel.1 U.e A2EA II{(!(. u~" IN 'riv.tt, Non-rroflt Flah natchery
TE Appro.l.ately 75,000 CY of •• t,rl.1 to b.
dred"d fro. net pen .r.... Appro.i.ately
2S,OOO CY to b. u,td a. fill for h.tchery
conltruction .nd 50.000 CY to be dt.ro •• d
of b7 public bid. Bulkh •• d to be vIed
4~nt"""C' '-'ItC.,.,-s OF t:AtED+J.J,
for contain •• nt of hydr.ulic.1ly-pl.ced
.at,rlal.
PROPOSED
IULlHEAO
JETTY
$)'fe.£ "" IN 40
CHANNEL Dill VE
PROPOsto
FLOATINC ~ET PENS
(1 SO'. 7S ')
(-2'.0)
., f"" ,."" "'~ .. ~. NO:TH
_~~~LLW ••. ,
_~ FLO~'
PROPOSED f';
CASTIMEAU --. -,
TINEAU 8ALMON HATCHER
rl"tAU CHA •• EL. JUNEAU. ALASKA
1.1 CATION It, Dou,l .. la land 'In It
.nd Chua
r.o. 10. 161
Jun"" Al,,'a 99102
,T t : 111 i '::!\ ~
{il ,; "iI"iA 1:;,
/'
ADJACENT '.OPIITT OWNEas ~
85 JUIfEAU UADY-MlX /
ALASKA DE'T OF TRA"5'0ITATI0
AND 'UILIC FACILITIES
•
)0 60 90
SCALE I" rUt
"PlOX1"Al[ LiMITS
!:~!tt!hC
uo
$ ,#,'.<J! lo·f'
C4.,,'"
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APPENDIX E-3
WATER QUALTY STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION
A copy of the Alaska water quality criteria and classification
system, which together constitute the Alaska water quality standards, are
included for reference.
A copy of the letter waiving the water quality certification
required under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act is also included in this
Appendix.
706:1002
(c) A person seeking a short-term variance of the water
quality criteria shall submit a request to the com-
missioner. The request must contain the location.
time, duration. and type of activity requiring the
vari .. nce: reasons why the activity is required; the
geographical extent and quantified degree of variance
from the applicable criteria required: detailed plans
or construction or operational techniques proposed;
and an estimate of the impact of the activity on the uses
of the waters involved. including growth and propagation
or fish. shellfish. other aquatic life and wildlife. including
seabirds. waterfowl and furbearers. The commissioner
witf. in his discretion. treat an application for a U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers' permit as an application for
a short-term variance for temporary activities asso-
ciated with the placement of dredged or fill material
when the commissioner determines that a variance is
needed l'Or certification of the activity. Upon the com-
missioner's request. the applicant shall submit additional
information required for processing of an application for
a short-term variance.
(d) I f the commissioner determines that the application
may generate substantial controversy. he will issue public
notice of the application under (e) of this section. rf
public notice is not issued. the commissioner will obtain
the staff recommendation on the application within 20
days of receipt of the application. and will issue the
departments decision within 10 days after receipt of the
staff recommendation.
(e) rf the commissioner determines to issue public
notice under (d) of this section, he will. within 10 days of
receipt of the application. publ ish notice of the applica-
tion in two editions of a newspaper in general circulation
within the area which will be most significantly affected
by the decision. and in other media the commissioner
deems appropriate. The notice will summarize the sub-
slance of the request. and will identify the office of the
department where copies of the request and supporting
documents may be obtained. Public comment will be
considered timely if it is submitted within 30 days of the
second publication of notice. A mailing list of interested
persons and organizHtions wishing to receive copies of the
public notice will be maintained by the department for
mailing at the time notice is given.
(f) Within 10 days of the close of the public notice
period. a staff person designated by the commissioner
will issue a recommendation. The recommendation will
include the basis for recommending approval or disap-
proval of the variance request. Where public comment
adverse to the request has been received by the depart-
ment, and where the staff recommendation is to approve
the request. it will state the staff rationale for the
recommendation. The rationale for a recommended
denial will also be provided. The staff recommendation
will be forwarded to the commissioner for his review. The
recommendation will be served on the appl icant, and on
all persons who submitted timely written comments.
(g) Within 10 days of service of the staffs recommen-
dation, the applicant, or any other person who submitted
STATE WATER LAWS
timely written comments on the application, may serve
upon the commissioner comments on the recommenda-
tion. A II comments served. and all supplemental matters
submitted by the staff, will be placed in a record file. The
record file will be closed 10 days after the deadline for
serving comments under this subsection.
(h) Within 10 days of closing the record file. the com-
missioner. or his designee. based upon the matters con-
tained in the record file. will affirm. modify or reverse the
staff recommendation. The commissioner or his designee
will. in his discretion. adopt the fndings and conclusions
in the staff recommendation by reference. The decision
will be served on the applicant and all persons who sub-
mitted timely written comments.
(i) The commissioner or his designee will, in his discre-
tion. include conditions in the short-term variance deem-
ed necessary to insure that disturbance to water quality
and protected uses, including growth and propagation of
fish. shellfish. other aquatic life. and wildlife including
seabirds, waterfowl and furbearers. is minimized.
IS AAC 70.020. PROTECTED WATER USES
AND CRITERIA. (a) Uses of waters of the state
protected by water quality criteria established in (b) of
this sect ion are
(I) Frcsh Waters
(A) Water Supply
(i) drinking. culinary and food processing:
(ii) agriculture. including irrigation and stock water-
ing;
(iii) aquaculture:
(iv) industrial. including any watcr supply used in
association with a manufacturing or production enter-
prise (other than food processing) including mining.
placer mining. energy production or development.
(8) Water Recreation
(i) contact recreation:
(ii) secondary recr\!ati~n:
(C) Growth and propagation of fish. shellfish. other
aquatic life. and wildlife including waterfowl and fur-
bearers.
(2) Marine Waters
(A) Water Supply
(i) aquaculture;
(ii) seafood processing:
(iii) industrial. including any water supply used i~
association with a manufacturing or production enter-
prise (other than food processing) including mining.
placer mining. energy production or development.
(8) Water Recreation
(i) contact recreation;
(ii) secondary recreation.
(C) Growth and propagation of fish, shellfish. other
aquatic life. and wildlife including seabirds. water-
l'Owl and furbearers.
(D) Harvesting for consumption of raw mollusks or
other raw aquatic life.
(b) Water quality criteria applicable to each protected
water use are:
environment Reporter 76
'/' .
ALASKA WATER STANDARDS
WATER QUALiTY CRITERIA
S-$83
708:1003
-,...--,,-,--------'._--
I
WATER _
QUAlITV
PARAMITEPS
~f:t:SH. 1
\VdtR USES
lA' ~'t., ... Su...,ty
11,
HeAL COliFORM8AcnRIA Ife,
ISnHPlot II
Rf!f~1 oro • .-.m of ~ .......... , .... tIft ..... ".rind UtI :J)
12)
OISSOl YEO GAS
D ...... ' _.,."'" 10.0.' !AlII.,., grL'.t'.,. (hiOl\ Of
I
I., d'.n ....... CIllIt
AMY .. ,,11 t..-...... ..
'"'J
•• .." n ..... ' tn ........ 1 "'C'''''"t In f (;IhlO 1ftI ......... not _
,:..." Ill,. of _-..,5 ............. '40 fOUIO "" f~ ..
'jlC'llIl"joNMw """ rr ~.I .. ," "" .. , .. "" ...... ,
relll'" m ....... '''"''1 1l1li .... roIi'fJlIb MMnbr_ liIIoor
r.""niQ, .. fill .... Ih.ln J fe/IOO mI wt_ IIW1!I ..........
tcIII •• , .... "'!'I" 111\1'1 '1Oo>!I1lf,1 oJPIII, In ........ '" n,
_ • .., ..... o(".t\ ~I~ l1li. 1;oIl .... I"C"; .,..:.,..
the 1'_1{ ...... fJI II) \jtOl..MoNilltII"II
t
I
IAIWal"'S~ I". tljfc.hur .... n
dud.n, ."....-• .arad
not" w."""'1
.,,',' .. ,rn MPH ....... _
Fu, puxhicb _,n,"'v cooll'" ...... 'u. ct .. ,., _. O. O ........ I'tiI", Ih .... ) 11'1911 tn ' .. rf~ct'
1. It Oft of ... '_,,,"'. products .... __ ........ ..a''''
un .. 11'1._ 0' !. ..-,1ft I ..... " "' • , ..... ctf
)0 d .. VS ....... M" tJlcllllCl 200 FC"oo mi ...... nol
mo.. th.... 10'),. 0' the .. ""... ..... ..CIt'II .., fC/loo .... F,.. ,,,oducb nol _ .... Iy coo .......
100 ..... ,'1 I_ •• I.on of unt_t ..... 1lOd '''oductt ......
c .. ,,, ... fOf cIo, .. " ........ fllUl .... V 11",Cd ..... .....,.
~------------+---------------~.------.----+---------
IAI W ••• , Sllppiv
10 .. , 1nCIM ....... n
clud.n']..,v ...... ,u,. pi,., u..... 1ft .IIOCI
,1I.Oft .... Ih .. 11'1_11
I .... ' .. "n. Of p,odllc
I.Oft "nl .. ,_ .0 .... '
!h;." food 1JftIQ!,,,,,,,J.
melud.",...-.. pI/lCe'
II'I'n'''9 -IY poocktc·
,.Oft or dntInpmmt.
fo, •• ,lMhtctl norm ... v coolred .... -.... .,...... O. 0 shalt 1M "l1It., thllft 1 .....,11 'n ,u"xe
.. m.ntm_ •• b .M\p!n l"lft io a ...,I0Il .. 30 ... 1.,. The conelfttration 0' 1o,,, d.,IOI •• d
dr, ........ no, e.CIMtf 200 fCI10D "" Iftd rtO'I _. ... Ih.IIt _, tIIend 110'!1. o' .. , .. ,~,,_ .,
Ihllft 10'!1. of tIl. ''''' .... ..,. ...... 400 fCiloo .. y po.t ........... colltel_
mi. fo' ..., .... C1l _, _"Iy c ....... the cnltft.
for ctttnl" ........ tUPPly HAU.' .... JIPIIIy.
Wher.. _"", eonl«1 " '''"Ulnl ,h. _.. Fe Shllt not caut. d ... _... .fltcl' on
b.ct .... cone."tr.hon. boned uPon " 11'1'_ o' tst ............... Ie. MlppI., " •• u".nt .... ..a,
5 '_P'ts t.ke" .n • 30 .... '1 , .. ,.ocI .• h .... not tac._
200 Felloo 11'1=. no, more 'h .. IO'!I. 0' the qmpits
", .. II r..Cftd 400 fC/l00 mi.
r:. (8. I \"1 ••• , RIIC'e~t_ 8.wd on • ",.nimum 01 5 ' ......... ts 1~lIm III • 30 O. O. "'ell 1M " •• Ie, Ih .. 0' eq .... to ..
Iti cnnuct ,tert. d.., "nod. Ihe _ .. Ih.1I _, .IICHd 20 FCI100 """.
1_ mI.. .nd nol more Ih.. tax. of .... 101" _pt., "'ill' u-.s 40 fC/IOG mf
13.
pH
'VOlf,~"nn n' pH '0' · .... 1."
n.tI.Ir~")· OUI" II.. Ipre.f.td
fin.. ,h'" .. IOW.,ek ,he
,iln9l' •
Sh ... 1 no' ... Inl Ihm &.0
o. 1'".''' Ih... '.5 Sh .. 1
no' U'V fRO'. Ih... 0 5 pH
un .. f.nm nit.". c.-,dtl.nn.
Sh.,11 nne 1M I.", ,h.., 5.0
or 9'Ultf Ih.., 9.0; '0' ,j .. ,.,
llrut .... on pH "'II' nol 1M '.n ,h... 6 8 Of " ..... , Ih ...
15.
Sh.1I n"t bt ... , ''':,n &.5
0' gtl1ll,f than a.s. Sh",
nol _'If., 11'1_ than 0.5 pM
unol hom _", .. cundt~,on.
Shll. nOI he In, Ih..., 5.0
0' ,.ea, •• Ih,n 9.0.
Shall no' 1M ,." ,h.. 6.5
0' 'I'."'.' than IS Sh", not WI.V mo •• ,h,n 0.5 pH
"n.1 f."fR "aluu' cond.I_.
If the n.tv,. cond,t'on pH "
ou". Ih" ren" ."tKilIftCts ,h.' nol 1M eddtd ,hal c_
M .ne'....... ,n buff ... "" c.
PCIIY of Ih .. _tar. L~-______ 1--__ ---------.-.-----1'-----.-------
18' 11'1 .. ,. Rte .. at.on
lui _onct .... ,.
r. .. , .. ,.o"
lei G,owth and P,olN
'lal'M nf FI')". Stu'lI
f"h otfIft Aqu,IIC
l.... .nd INdtrt. 'n
elud.ng Wlltftf-' .:md
F",heM...,.
Bl""d OR • mln,m" ... of 5 Wfft,lItt .. """ Itl a 30 O. O. ,,, ... , 1M ,'til.' Ih .... Of .qull '0 4
d .. ., IIe'tod. Ihl! me ... ,h", no, ."CHd 200 FCIlOO """
mi. and not ntO'. Ih." len. 0' III. 101'" ...... plts
III ... n",", 400 feflOG mi.
O. 0 "' .. , be .... ,.. 'h .... 1 """ In .. a'~1
uted by lIIlad,ornoul ~nct ,~"d.nl '.sh
In 110 cne ,hall 0 O. be Its, ,h.n 5 mgll
'0 a cltplh of 20 cm tn Ih. In,,,,ult.1II
lira"" of "a." uttl" ... by anad,orno..,
or , ... d.,,1 "Ih for IP_'"" (S.. Notl!
21. Fe, •• 1.1 nol u,ed by an~.o_s
Of ,ftfd<rn, ""'. 0.0. shell be " .. te, ,hall
Of ..... tn 5 ....,. h. no c.1t Ih.' 0.0.
.... 17 ,",,' 1M pe,m."ed. fh. £onetn·
I'...... 0' to,. dKsoI .. td 101\ ,h'" not ."CMd 110"11. 0' 1.IUrll,. ., ...., POt"t
ot • ....,..,. collllCtion.
Sh .. ' nOI be Ie" th.... 5.0
0' .... ,., Ih.n '.0
5 ..... ' nol 1M •• u 'hllft 1.5
0' ",ut., Ihan 9.0. Shell
nO'i .. MV mo, .. thllll 0.5 pH
un,I from nat", .. cOftdU.OIt.
11-.... ' Published by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS, INC., WASHINGTO~. D.C. 20037
106:1004 STATE WATER LAWS
The water qualitv criteria, when used in combination with the wlter UM designation, constitute the Mttlr qu.llty standard
for I particulDr wat ... body. The wet ... qUllity IUnd ... ds ,egul.te """~ •• 11.,.tloM to lhe ... ten of the state.
.4' TUR810ny
1....,1 ..,.,..c ..... 'Of gfoumt.I .. III
S" .. II 1101 .u~flI 5 N TU .. bo"" ,. .. tu," COft
dillon ...... n lhe nttu," tu,btdit., " 50 NTU
or 'en. and nol ".... _e lhan 10% .ftC, ....
,n lu,htd,Iy .. h.n Ihe nal'.... condil,Oft "
mo,,· Ihan 50 NTU. nOl 10 "cM I malllmum
'M'IIIMe 01 25 NTU
ShaH not CIIUI. de'mnemal ""KI. _ ,ndlcated
1IIf!.
SWI not .,.cud 2S NTU ... ,.atu," c_
d,tton .,,_ttl. For "I hlk. walllH .... , nol ••.
cud S NTU 0"" natUfai cOfld.tion'&.
(51
TEMPERATURE
Sh .. ' nol .ac .. d JO-C.
For .. , otMr w,tt,.. thl _II·
Iy ... .,. lemperttUft lhail
nOl uceed IiI. lpecilic ft· 'IV,,_I. needed to .". w,., _mal spec;" 4 ... ,·
lily or I., p, ... nl apPNt·
anet 0' nu"trIC' orl)lfti1ml.
Shill nol ",,,se .I"m!!nl.1 etfKIt Oft elt.Jb. $h»1 not .wCftCl2S·C.
",hed wate, supply tr.al",.nt letlh.
:'~!!ns":: ... 'n'Cl::: !I::~UIU~:;~ ~:u~~ ~ Shall not .aCftCl lO·C.
or Ie... and nol have mOt' Ih... 10% "'"'_
In lu,bldlty when me nal"," cOftdil'Oft il _
than SO NTU. nol I. uCHd I ", .. imum in-
cr.Me of 1S NTU. Shall not .aCted S NTU
_. n .. I".al COttdltlOM '0' "llaII, •• Itrl.
Shal' nOl .. ~td 10 N·TU 0.'" n.IlI,aI _.
• IIonl ... h~n n.I..... "lfbtdlly II 50 NTU or NOl ..... ic.bIe
..... .nd nol h... more I"an 2O'lL lnere_
,n lu.b.dlly ..... n Ihe .... I",aI CondItl_ il more
th .... SO NTU. nol 10 e.CHd a m ... ",,,,,, in,
c, .... " of 50 NTU FOt allla" wa"'" lu.btdtly "'ai, nol .. cNd 5 NTU .. ,r natu," cortd,
bon,
Shall not ncerd 25 NTU above .... 1.1, .. COft·
• I'Oft , ... et Fo. aI' .... w ... ,., 1...-nol raceed 'N ru ."., natu.aI COftd.I.ortt.
Shall nol •• cad 'lff C at any
tim.. 1he follow ... ma.lmum
.. ",pe,atuft ," .. I not be , •.
cetded. wher. applicabl.:
Mi"al.on 'OU ... : 1S" C
Sp.wn ...... ,": 13-C
R • ."", _: 15 »C !:.:.:.:.. 13' C
For all 0 .... ' walt". th,_"·
Iy Me,. "mperatur, thall
nOI e.ceed lile lpecific ...
qui,,,,,,.,." needed to pr.
....... _mal Ipte... di"tr·
sit 'I 0' to ","tnt appe ... _, 0' nui~' .. ...,._.
II.
DISSOLVED INORGANIC IU.STANCII
TDS ..... Ret •• ..., 1.000 """. Sod ..............
lion rllio I.-thIIIII 2.5. IodIum ... "*'.... ....
..... 1II'l'. r ..... cwboMte I ..... US """ •
......... ..,. ..... 0.3....". , ... No .. 11.
Tot ........ lCIIids tit ......... ceed , _i-
_ .. 1,500 ..... iftctudi,. ......... cOIIIIIitioM.
I ........ TOS •• ftOC ,.ceed _third 0' the ____ of 1M ..... ,.. CONIttiolt of .. .... , ......
No _II ...... natural coflllhtiont .... icb ClIft
c-. CGn'OIion. lICIIIiftI. or procft. probl .... .
Nol appIiaIIt •.
Not .... 1C4Ibi •.
Tot.. dillClhtd .ohds .... nol •• cad • ""aim_
of 1.500 """ iftdudiftg natur .. COIId,, ___ I" • ct._ 4n TDS Ih.tII not .acad _third ......
c_tnt,ation o' th' M .. ,aI condirion .. ... .....,o.w .....
Environment Reporter 180
ALASKA WATER STANDARDS
S-583
708:1005
WATER QUALITY CRITERIA (Continued)
--.----------~.----.--------.----------------~----------------------------~----------------
18' ~ ftAI(R _
OUAUT"
P~TERS
m
S(!)tlliteNT INOT APPUCAOLE TO
GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES)
IAI \".1..,.....,., No m" ........ Incr .... in cunc .... tr.lion' 01 ,edi
",'............. cui, ment ..... nat.,at condition •. ".''0 .. nd .... 11#0'"'''
'''9
TOXIC ANO OTHE" OElETERIOUS ORGANIC
AND INORGANIC SUBSTANCES
Subl1l1nu, .hd not .,.cud ~as"a O'lnk.", Wat.
S&.IIIdMd& ISH Not. 5' or §e~~ Im..W.Iw .SH No'ell a. applic:aiiftToiUbttme •.
It,
COLOR
ISHN"" 12,
i Shall rot ... ceed 75 tolor
~ :i:"r":~,:~'::. ~=v~:
' •• Clted 5 color "ntt. wh.r.
~--------------1---------.---.-----~---------------+----------------------------------~I~W_M __ ft_'_"_P __ PY_"_nQ __ t_I_,t_II_ed __ ' __
IAI 'h ...... ~.. For ,." .... , .. i"iplion. w ... , 'hllli be tree 0' S_ .. I1ItAltii whe" conlllCt w,t" • product
It" ............ ,.. ,ft .plItlicl" of 0.074 """ or co."... For If"gation desllned for 'SU ..... nt human con,,,mptlGft . Not appllclblt
chldln, ........... and or "'.... ..".adi.... ,h .. 1 not t.c.... 200 mglt i, pre.."t. Same " n IIC' or FlIdftlll Watff Pol
tlnck ....... for lin ....... Pft',od of lime. lution Control Admlni .. ,,,t1on, !l!!!L-Qwtilx. i
Crit.ril IWOC/FWPCA, " appIic:abtt to ."bttme ..
ro;-,tockwiii"n. ~Irltion, lor iniplion w.t ...
shllli not .1I4*d WOC/fWPCA or ~ (5 ••
NOlft'''''''.''
1-------..... ---------------_._---...... ----------------I
IA) w ........... · No .........., loat. "'at will ... , ........ tII ft.'" flubtt_ft .hlll not indi ...... IY or i" c_bt_ Shllll not
t ... 1 ...... 'v,. lithed --...... V trelll-'IC ....... ::r tc;t(~O~~:;, r:; :~~~'7:'=c: I unitl.
fAi) W.I~:-'=~. ;-•. ';1. No ifftposed'oadItIIatwil, ... " ••• withft,a'"
--.. "-v lithed __ .upplv .reatment 1neI ••
'"II *'I -.1CJI)I1r.
II!II'd .. '-'--ion wirtt •
m"n"IMI .• ront or
pr·)t.lIot...... entefPti•
IIH It .. , ..... 100't
1"1," ,'. ,1\1119. inf;ludi~ "'I'll"" ....., mir~. _f. ~IiOn 01
doMI....-..
IH' __ RK""tOII No illcntfta I" ~, ...... IIbon nal" ... con·
Y _t .. , ncr.,· ditioM.
idenld.ed by Ihe dep.rtmenl .. be,!'If the mos. I'
Mnlliti... bloiogIC .. IV importlftt 10 thl! tilwI,_.
Of .IIC1ted ClI .. ,ia ciled ,n EPA. aullily CrittO, I
~ or Alask. Dun'l!no ~1!dInIL {S ... Not.. 6 and sl. whic:heu. toncttnl.tl_ I
it I.... Subsl_I" ,,, .. I not be p,.,enl Of •• ceed •
f.::~~t~~: .. '!::':,:!i"~du::!~tO~~n f~::::n::~,: i
.quatic: Of, .... ,,", .. de,.rm,ned by eilher blo,,,1tY I
or orpnol.ptlC Ifttl ISH NOl .. I .tId 91.
SubtllnC" shd nol be prewnl which post' ha,.. Shd not CIUII' d."rrnenlll
10 _l., contact. .lIft" on .. I""'!had water
'SUpply t, •• tl'Mftt '"IIf,.
Same .1U(A'1iI Sfld nol tllaed 15 color
unill.
1----------+ .. -------...... -------4---------------.;.,---------
fBI ... Aft, .. I,on· ShIll not pow hazlrd, to _ident" human con· Subtt-.s '!hall not be ."e .. nl which pow ha'" ; Shllli not int.,'''' ""til Of
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...... bid 01 ..... .,. utiltilld by _lrQmOu'l lit .esiOIf>l
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SUbt..... shllli not be .,,_nt Of ... end
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atiolt ~. undnir.bI. odIIf Of ,.... 10 f,. Of
other ..... IC 0","'_ as de".mined by Iii""
bi....., IW IW,enoIeptlC ttlb (S .. Not .. 6 tRod 91.
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'or pholosvnthetic KliYiey
by mor. ttl... 10'lI0 'rons m. ""''''y "ttblidted ftOfm 'Of tqII.tic hf.. For
1111 "' ... " not h..... a w"ontIlV "t8blithM " _
fOl tqII.tic: life c;oIor. or
tppantftl cDlor. shill not i .. ned 50 color .,nit •.
•
..... 1 PUblished by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS, INC .• WASHINGTON. D.C. 20037 1811
708:1008 STATE WATER LAWS '
The wate' quality criteri •• when used in combination with the water UN d ... ..,ation. constitute the Wit., qUllity standard
for e particul .. , wlter body. The Wit ... quellty Itend.,. '1gUlate m.n-lNIde elt ... etlon, to the .. t .... of the stIIte.
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9""101.
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1121
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centr"lon, lpecl"ed 1ft 1M I
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dItdl is.. No •• S, ...... Ihan
not "c,ed hmltt tpecthed
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$arf'It .. 1111 A lIil.
"~ ~ AE~OUEI FRESH
floMifts SoIich. DttIrit. ...... O...,eitt, '-. WATER
Sc_ 1I'l0l .... iabI. to .................... , USES
1S.""'te 17.1
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unSf" 'or Ull'; &.IU ••• '''m .• hu". 01' diS
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"POf'I the lu,f •• of .M w"". Wlthen the
w.t" colum". Oft 1M bonom. or upon
-,o.,,,n, .hor.hn ...
IAI
1.1
Shill not be pre""t ,n quanti .... to CllUIf tAl
,oel pi"",,,,,, rt'duced "op y"'ct. or ClIUIf . I."
tM w .... to bit "n'"t or "Mal_ for the u ...
S_ as I1UAIIU napt Sh ... not •• cHd $WI not 11_ or i" combiM.ion with IAI
c_nt, .. ion hctors '00 2.0 "'" for uti· olllf, SUbslMlCft or watlS C81Ht..... hi,1
.,..,...,.., in"oIwtd thai nol monoid 'i'" or w ... , to be ""fit 0' un .... for 1M "If.
•• c .... _""um PffntlUibhl 10.0 uti! '00
limit. for spec,flC , .... ,. otllft ...... .,....
0ICIPft ...... uII,dfntihed ~~ ISH Note II.
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., ..... of tM ...., body • oIdjoiftiftl shor ........ Surf ........
...... fif1uItIy 'Me f,om noeliftl oil.,
Not appIicebI ••
Not~.
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ot .... ",bstanclS or ...... _ 1M
.... , to be unfit or "n"'. for dM ....
IAI
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suMt_a ...... _t.. "nfit or "ma', fur Iii
11M; or ca ... filM ......... or diIcoIoretion
on 1M ,urf.. of the wet... 0' edfeiniftl
thof .. in.; ~ ItlChi", of to.ic or .,.
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""",,iof'I to ... deposited .,..... .. h 01 "pon
1M I"".' 0' tM w.t.. within the wat"
column. 0" lIIf bottom, 0' UpOn adjoinl", thor", .....
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or floor of 1M _te, body or adjoinin, sho, .. i"". Su,f ..
....,. shill be 'Ii""",y f, .. frOM IIUti", .....
TOUI hydl'ClCllfbont in the w.t" caI_ "'aI' not uCftd
, •• , or 0.01 of 1M I~ _1SUftId COftti......., "ow 96 Itour
LCso for life It .... of ,pecift ide"tifted by 1M dtpert_t ..
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ned 10 ..n, or 0.01 of tM '_t ...... ureti COftti_, lIow
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subltfMtS _II. w.... "nfll 01' _ .... for Iii.
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on .he IUrfac. of 1M _t... or adj_ ...
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the .",f.ce of th' w.tff within tM wM"
cotumn, on tM bottom. 01 upon Id,...".", thor",,,,,.
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ot.... .ubstMtCfl or w .. tft caute th. w..., to ... unfit, "" .... 0' calf ICUt. 0'
ch,onic probl,," 1 • .,.1. as dttlt,m,ntd by
biNI*", or othe, .pp,opri.te _thodI.
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oth" ",IK .. f'ICf' c.u.. • film. ...... or
d.scoIoratiOf'l on th. su,flC' 0' ... ..... or
oId,..nincI .hor~in.; or caulf 1,1Ichfnt of
lo_c or dtttrt,,"OU. .ublt_; or uu .. .
'I....... .oIid or ,,"ult,on to be ......... t ...
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withIn Itt, .at" col"mn, on 1M boeiOfft.
• upon the IlCljotnint \hor"''''''
It I
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E nvi ronment Reporter 182
ALASKA WATER STANDARDS
anadromous population in the waters to which the dis-
charge is to be made. the department will. in its discre-
tion. apply a new temperature criterion to the water body
affected. The new criterion will assure the protection and
propagation of a balanced indigenous and anadromous
population of aquatic life. and other wildlife in and on
that body of water. according to the classification of the
water.
Typc/Nrune
Rivers:
Watershed
Numher*
Chena River 1903004
Latitude
Longitude**
147°54' 45 H
\\,
64°47'4S"N
·Watershed numbers refer to watersheds established by
the U.S. Department of I nterior. Geological Survey map.
"HYDROLOGIC UNIT MAP -1974 STATE OF
ALASKA" for sale by U.S. Geological Survey.
Fairbanks. Alaska 99701; Denver. Colorado 80225: or
Reston. Virginia 22092. (Price $1.00) or which may be
examined at any office of the department and which is on
file at the office of the lieutenant governor.
•• River latitude and longitude designations are establish-
ed at the downstream end of the reach of the river
affected as determined from U.S. Department of
Interior. Geological Survey quadrangle maps or as
assigned in Water Resources Data For Ala.fka Water
Year 1977 (U.S. Geological Survey Water-Data Report
AK-77-1 ).
.(b) ~pr"fH'OYided,i~(.)~.·IICiaI(.~ot
UtI: .ale IN ~clasair .. : .. foll~
(I) marine waters '::.::. 'cfasses' (2)(A). (2)(8). (2)(C)
and (2)(0);
(2) ground water -classes (I )(A) and (2) (A)(iii):
(.·C"'~ .... ra.~ .. ~(f}{A)r.:(flt8)J~t~tXq(
18 AAC 70.055. PROCEDURE FOR RECLASSIFI-
CATION. (a) A person may petition the department to
reclassify particular waters of the state to include or
exclude a protected use specified in 18 AAC 70.020 Qf
this chapter. or to seasonally exclude a protected use.
The petition must be served upon the commissioner and
must include
(I) the name. address and telephone number of the
petitioner: .
(2) the names and addresses of all persons living
within one mile of the portion of the water body for
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706:1013
18 AAC 70.040. NATURAL CONDITIONS.
[Repealed]
18 AAC 70.050. CLASSIFICATION OF STATE
WA TERS. (a) Specific waters of the state are classified
as follows:
Location
near
Fairbanks
Designated
Class
(1) CA) (ii)
(1) (A) (iii)
(1) (A) (iv)
(1) (8)
(1) (e)
Reach of
\~ater
Affected
confluence
of Chena
River and
Chena
Slough to
the
confluence
of Chena
River and
Tanana
River
which reclassification is sought, and of all owners or
users within one mile of the petitioner's operation or
proposed operation whose property, minerals, mineral
claims. or leases are on the bank or shore of the waters in
question;
(3) an accurate description of the waters of the state for
which reclassification is sought, including the name of the
waters. if any. and a precise delineation of the waters on a
most recent U.S. Geological Survey topographical map
of the area, at a scale of 1:63.)60 (inch to mile) where
available;
(4) petitioner's use. or proposed use of the waters for
which reclassification is sought; and
(5) a summary of the factual basis for petitioner's
belief that a particular included protected use is not being
made of the waters or that an excluded protected use is
being made of the waters. The petitioner's summary must
be supported by the following
(A) the name. address. telephone nLimber. occupation
and qualifications of each person on whom the petitioner
relies in forming the belief; and
(8) a legible and complete copy or duplicate of any
report, study. investigation, photograph or other written
or tangible material on which the petitioner relies in
forming the belief.
(b) The commissioner will, within 30 days of service or
a petition under (a) of this section. set the petition for
public hearing if
(I) the requirements of (a) of this section have been
met;
(2) the petition discloses that the petitioner is engaged.
or is likely to engage in a protected use of the waters:
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ALASKA WATER STANDARDS
(j) The reclassification of waters of the state under this
section is the exclusive procedure by which the depart-
ment will change the use designations of waters. Propos-
ed reclassifications by the department will conform to
(d)-(i) of this section. The use classification applicable to
waters may not be challenged in a permit proceeding un-
der IX AAC 15.020-100. a certification proceeding under
IH AAC 15.130-IHO, or in a judicial proceeding other
than a timely suit for judicial review of a decision under
this sect ion. A petition for reclassification under this sec-
tion may he filed at the same time as an application for a
wastewater disposal permit under 18 AAC 15.0 IO(a)(9)
or IH AAC 15.100(d), or an application for certification
under IH AAC 15.130 or IH AAC 15.180; however. any
deadlines applicable to those proceedings will be held in
aheyance pending the outcome of the decision under this
section.
(k) The following waters may not be reclassified under
this section
( I) waters within areas administered under the
National Wilderness Preservation System;
(2) waters within state and national parks, national
preserves and monuments, national recreation areas.
national wildlife refuges:
(3) wild and scenic rivers established under 16 U.S.C.
sec. 1271 el.w!q.:
(4) marine sanctuaries established under 33 U.S.C.
sec. 1401 et .fCq.:
(5) estuarine sanctuaries established under 16 U.S.C.
sec. 4151 el seq.:
(6) waters within critical hahitat areas established un-
der AS 16.0J.251( I) or AS 16.20: and
(7) waters within Land Use Designation (LUD) I or II
areas estahlished hy the U.S. Forest Service.
IH AAC 70.05H. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA.
(a) A water supply use is present in particular waters if
( I) an appropri,Jtion for that use from those waters has
heen received under AS 46.15 or applicable and sufficient
federal law; and the appropriation is heing utilized; or
(2) on the basis of contractual ohligations or financial
commitments. it is more likely than not that the criteria
specified in (a)( I) of this section will he met within the
succeeding three years.
(h) In addition to (a) Jf this section. a drinking water
use is present in particular waters if
(I) suhstantial domestic use associated with residences
is being made of these waters. and that use is exempt
from the need to obtain an appropriation under II AAC
72.200( 1)-( 5): or
(2) the waters are used for drinking by substantial
numbers of hunlers. fishermen. hikers or other
recreational transients (as defined in (h) of this section).
.(c) A water contact recreation use is rresenl in par-
ticular surface waters if
( I) there is substantial water contact recreation use of
t hose waters: or
(2) considering future population or transportation
facilities e,pansion. it is more likely than not that there
will be suhstantial water contact recreation use of those
waters within the succeeding three years.
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706:1015
(d) A secondary water recreation use is present on atl
lakes. streams. rivers. creeks and marine and intertidal
waters. which meet the following criteria
( I) the waters are visible from a public highway.
railroad or public campground:
(2) the waters are visible from the regular route of a
marine tour ship or an Alaska state ferry;
(3) the waters lie within public lands which have beefl
classified by the managing agency for either exclusive or
nonexclusive public recreation;
(4) the waters lie within lands which are subject to sub-
stantial secondary water recreation use: or
(5) consider; ng futu re population or transportat ion
f"lcilities expansion. it is more likely than not that (I). (2)
and (4) of this subsection will be the case for those waters
within three years.
(e) A use for growth and propagation of fish. shellfish.
other aquatic life, and wildlife, including seahirds, water-
fowl and furbearers. is present in all surface waters oitfle
state (including water used by fish afforded protection
under the "Anadromous Fish Act" AS. 16.05) except ror
those waters which the department. in consultation with
the Department of Fish and Game. finds are in-
consequential either to the food chain. habitat. rearing.
growth or migration or fish. shellfish. birds. mammals
(marine or terrestrial) or other species which the depart-
ment. in consultation with the Department of Fish and
Game. determines warrant protection under this subsec-
tion.
(n The usc of harvesting for consumption of raw
mollusks or other raw aquatic life is present in all surface
waters of the state except
( I) for those which impose an immediate naturally oc-
curring hazard to the health of the consumer; and
(2) for those which are determined by the department,
in consultation with the Department or Fish and Game.
to be inconsequential.
(g) For purposes of this section a seasonal use is defin-
ed as a use or combination of uses identified in sec. 20(a)
which does not oceur during one or more of the four
se<lsons of the year. The presence of a season is
characterized chieny hy differences in temperature.
precipitation. amount of daylight and/or animal and
plant growth. The depart ment will. in its discretion. e~
elude a protected water use on a seasonal basis if
( I) in light of the natu re of the waters. the protected
use is capable of only seasonal use;
(2) the petitioner's operation or proposed operation is
capahle or seasonal adjustments so that it will meet th.e
more stringent water quality criteria applicable during
the season in which the protected use is present; and
(J) the less stringent water quality criteria permitted
during the excluded season will not
(A) result in a violation of the water quality criteria
applicable Lo the seasonal use during the seasons in which
the use is present; or
(B) impair the seasonal use during the season which it is
protected. or any ot her use protected for those waters.
(h) When presence of use under this section depends
upon substantiality of use. regularity and diversity of use.
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~lf~lf~ (OJ~ ~~~£[K\~ • DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL (;ONSERV.4TION
R£~ST REGIONAL OFFICE
MAY 1 t \.~: .
~w'lIL~
Mr. Willia. j. Corbus, Manager
Alaska Electric Light & Power
134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801
81LL SHEFFIEW, GOVERNOR
r.'.phon.: (907J
Add~u: 789-3151
May 14, 1985
P.O. Box 2420
Juneau, Alaska
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT
REQUESTED
RE: Waiver, Annex Creek/Salmon Creek FERC Project No. 2307
~droelectric Project
You requested a water quality certification, pursuant to Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act of 19~J. Jor the existing developments at both Salmon and
Annex Creeks.
The Sal.an Creek facility consists of a 165-foot 'concrete arch dam which forms
a reservoir with a maximum.capacity of 19,000 arce-feet. Water from Salmon
Creek 01. is conveyed downstream to the Upper Powerhouse by a 4477-foot-long
steel pipe. Before reaching the powerhouse the penstock divides into a wye
99803
branch which diverts the water either to the Upper Powerhouse or to another pen-
stock leading to the Lower Powerhouse. This flow is controlled by two butterfly
valves. The Upper Powerhouse contains two 2500-horsepower impulse wheels directly
connected to a 140O-kW geneator. The rehabilitation of the lower Salmon Creek
~droelectr1c Facility that was completed in December 1984 will provide an additiom.l
2.8 MWof capacity and an estimated 15,000,000 kWh annually.
The Annex Creek facility consists of a 20-foot timber crib dam located at Annex
Lake outlet. A 1420-foot-long tunnel has been driven into the lake, which provides
I drawdown of 150 feet and 22,000 acre-feet of storage. At the tunnel outlet a
34-incb pipe is used to control the water supply. The penstock is a riveted
steel pipe and is 7273 feet long. Annex Creek Powerhouse contains two units,
each cORsisting of a 2500-horsepower impulse wheel, connected to I 1750-kVA
generator. A 23-kY transmission line extends 12.4 miles between Annex Creek
and Thane.
The proposed activity is located on properties adjacent to Salmon Creek and
Annex Creek, Juneau, Alaska.
Water qaality certification is required for the proposed activity because
the actt.ity ~11be authorized by a Department of the Army Permit identified
as Annex Creek/Sal.on Creek ~droelectr1c Rel1censing, FERC Project No. 2307.
and a dtscharge '" res~lt from the proposed activity.
" • .t
.,' .. ,.
-2-
Having reviewed the application, the Department finds that there is no
evidence available at this time which suggests that the proposed activity
would have a significant adverse effect on the waters of the United States.
The Department will not act on your application for certification. Pursuant
to Section 401, this constitutes a waiver of the State1s right to certify
the proposed activity. However, any modification to the activity, as well
as si.ilar activities conducted in the future, may require certification.
i: .ML Deena J.2.ins
Regional Environmental Supervisor
cc: Corps of Engineers
EPA, Alaska Operations Office
ADF&G, Juneau
ADL, Juneau
R.W. Beck & Associates, Inc.
Nan Nal der
FWS
NMFS
Div. of Governmental
Coordination
ADEC, SERO
ADEC, Juneau District
Office
APPENDIX E-4
SALMON CREEK FLOW DATA
The flow data information for Salmon Creek discussed in Exhibit E,
Section 2.2.1 was derived from a report prepared for the Alaska Gastineau
Mining Company in 1913. The more recent flow data were provided by the USGS
from the gaging station on Salmon Creek near Juneau. Excerpts from these
reports are presented in this appendix.
..... .. ,., , •.. , ......................... ,.1. __ 1;;;:;-' __ -___
D~port on tho ~Rlrnon Creek Dam
•
F. c. "Ol"mnnn
•
140nth 1'fJ,11y 1")n1.1~ Daily
1911. Averago Uaximtm 1-:1n1mum
July 130 209 7tj
Auc' .. et, Ul 144 62
:;ep t,omber. ','']0 17U 40
c,utober, 111 .. 37:.! 25
.!;ovember, 22 .. 54 14
J)oo\)uliJer. 3u 15~1 11
11.112.
January, 9.7 10 G.7
j'.lbruftry. 10.6 (iO o.t.
l~~oh, G.1t1 lG ;" • G
,\j'l'r11, 9.4:! 22.5 5.0
;,!ay. 33.7 15Y.8 ;1'1 • ()
June, 75.1 130.0 ~'\i. 4
;'aly, U1.4 1'13.0 03.0
August, V6.4 2Gl.7 4';' r' .... J ,
~'cptcrnbcr • 117. '1 :,,~!o. 0 .,,;.1
(Ie t.o 1;) or , 107.5 400.00 •• ., r.
', .. .'. OJ
:.0 e.e.
-1tn.rall, 1912 -
1, 6.4 16, 5.6
n 6.6 17. 5.2 '. 3. t).4 lB. 4.8
4, 6.4 19, 4.4
5, "'.2 20, 3.8
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United States Department of the lnterlor
Ms. Sylvia Burges
R.W. Beck Associates
2121 4th Avenue
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
WATER RESOURCES DIVISION
P.O. BOX 1568
Juneau, Alaska, 99802
5 September 1985
Seattle, Washington 98121
Dear Ms. Burges,
The gaging station on Salmon Creek near Juneau was established hy
the U. S. Geological Survey in June of 1982. I have enclosed mean
daily discharge data for the period f~om June 1982 through July 1985.
Discharges for the period October 1984 through July 1985 have not
been reviewed and are subject to revision. Data for August and
September of 1985 will be available about 1I:.id October of 1985. If
you have any questions or need additional information do not hesitate
to call our office.
Sincerely,
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James L. Van Maanen
Enclosure
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92
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126
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59
64
112
230
57
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53
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106
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96
101
14
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98
101
115
127
116
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53
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73
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PROVISION/~L RECORDS
SUBJECT TO REVISJON
APPENDIX E-5
RECREATION
The Federal Power Commission (FPC) Notices concerning the construc-
tion of recreational facilities at the Annex Creek and Salmon Creek reservoirs
are included in this appendix. The initial FPC order required the Licensee to
construct recreation cabins at both reservoirs. The order was amended because
of recurring vandalism and the high cost of constructing these facilities in
remote areas.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION
Before Commissioners: John N. Nassikas, Chainnan;
-=*-17
Albert p .• Brooke, Jr., and :{ush Moody, Jr.
A. J. Industries, Inc. ) Project No. 2307
ORDER MODIFYING ORDER CONCERNING RECREATIONAL
USE PLAN AND MODIFYING LICENSE ON REHEARING
(Issued February 23, 1911)
"By Order issued September 17, 1968, the Commission
approved the Recreational Use Plan for the constructed
Salmon and Annex Creeks Project No. 2307, as filed by
Licensee A. J. Industries, Inc. (Licensee) on July 18,
1966. Additionally, the Order of September 17, 1968,
modified the license for Project No. 2307 by adding
thereto the following license article:
Article 42. The Licensee shall continue to
cooperate with Federal, State and local agencies;
and shall provide and install, in addition to
the recreational facilities set forth in the
Recreational Use Plan, other facilities. Such
additional facilities shall be installed at such
'time as the Commission may require, either-upon
its own motion, or upon the recommendation of
the U.S. Forest Service or the Alaska Depart-
ment of Natural Resources for the Annex Creek
or the Salmon Creek reservoirs, after notice
and opportunitj for hearing, and upon findings
that such facilities are feasible, necessary,
desirable, and consistent with the terms of the
license.
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Project No. 2307 - 2 -
In conjunction therewith, it was ordered that Licensee
construct at both the Annex and Salmon Creek sites cabins
of a design to be approved by the U.S. Forest Service and
the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. On October 15,
1968, Licensee filed an application seeking rehearing.
Order granting rehearing for purposes of further consideration
was issued November 5, 1968.
In its petition for rehearing Licensee stresses the
cost of constructing the cabins which cost is increased by
the remoteness of the sites and the difficult and hazardous
terrain in addition to an extensive vandalism problem.
Correspondence with the parties since the Order of November
5, 1968, has indicated a continuing vandalism problem of
sufficient proportion to justify the conclusion that ordering
the building of the cabins at Annex and Salmon Creek sites
at this time would prove infeasible because of the inability
to maintain reasonable supervision of the use due to the
remoteness of the location. We are of the view that while
Article 42 should remain a part of the license in order to
provide for future population growth of the area and such
increased useage and decreased vandalism that such structures
may be in order, Licensee should not be required to construct
the cabins in question at this time.
The Commission finds:
The "Order Concernin~ Recreational Use Plan and· Modifying
License issued September 17, 1968, for A. J. Industries, Inc.
Project No. 2307 should be modified by deleting therefrom
the last sentence of the discussion appearing on page 3 which
reads:
However, because of the importance of safety and
considering the recreational potential of the two
sites, we conclude that comprehensive development
requires that cabins be provided.
and Finding (1) and Ordering paragraph (B).
Project No. 2307 - 3 -
The Commission orders:
(A) The Order Concerning Recreational Use Plan and
Modifying License issued September 17, 1968, shall be modified
as set forth in the above finding.
(B) The acknowledgement of the acceptance of this order
shall be signed by the Licensee and returned to the Commission
within 60 days from the date of issuance of this Order and
shall constitute acceptance of the September 17, 1968, order
as modified herein.
By the Commission.
( SEA L )
Kenneth ~i'. Plumb,
Sec r~ t a lOY •
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION
Al·rEfIDHENr NO.3#, I g
INSTRmt1Elfr no. 5
Before Commissioners: Lee C. White, Chairman; Charles fl. Ross,
and Carl E. Bagge.
A. J. Industries, Inc. ) Project No. 2307
ORDER CONCERNING RECREATIONAL USE PLAN
AND MODIFYING LICENSE
(Issued September 17, 1968)
On July 18, 1966, A.J. Industries, Inc. filed for
Commission approval, pursuant to Article 32 of the license,
its Recreational Use Plan for the constructed Salmon and
Annex Creeks Project No. 2307.
The Salmon and Annex Creek reservoirs are located in
the mountainous area north and east of the City of Juneau,
three and ten miles, respectively. The 210 acre Salmon
Creek Reservoir is situated on U.s. lands in the Juneau ,?
townsite, and is accessible b.y horseback or hiking over »
rugged terrain, or by float equipped plane-or helicopter.
The 264 acre Annex Creek Reservoir is located within the
Tongass National Forest, and can be reached by air or via
a 20-mile boat trip up the Taku inlet to the Annex power-
house, and then on foot along the penstock to the reservoir.
Flying in the spring is often impaired by the "Tak4" winds
which reach velocities up to 100 m.p.h. The Annex Reservoir
was stocked with brook trout several years ago. Recreational
activities in the area consist of camping, fishing, and hunting.
Approximately 15,000 people reside within 100 miles of
the project, about 7,200 of which live in the City of Juneau.
Climate, remote location, and limited population affect
the recreational use at the project. The Licensee has esti-
mated that the present annual use at Salmon Creek is about
one percent of the population, and that an average of two
hunting or fishing parties use the Annex area monthly.
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Project No. 2307 - 2 -
Prior to the issuance of the license, both the Depart-
ment of the Interior and the u.s. Forest Service were asked
if there were any special inclusions that they wished in the
license. Both acceded to the.L Forms in respect to recrea-
tional facilities.
The recreational use plan as filed by Licensee proposes
the construction of camping, picnic and sanitary facilities
at both reservoirs. Boat and lodging facilities are not
included, Licensee's position being that construction of
any outlying cabins or the supply of boats were not justi-
fied by existing recreational demands. Licensee does under-
take to provide these at some unspecified future time. Under
the plan as submitted, a schedule for completion of the in-
stallation of the camping, picnicking and sanitary facilities
has not been established. Licensee represents that schedule
will be concluded after further consultation with appropriate
Federal and State agencies.
In support of its position, Licensee explains that it
placed boats in the Annex reservoir in 1965 and 1966.
Weather conditions resulted in destruction and damage of
the boats in both years. Licensee further states that an
outlying cabin formerly located at the Salmon reservoir was
destroyed by vandals and that a boat formerly placed at the
Salmon reservoir by the Alaska Sportsmen's Association was
also destroyed by va1dalism .
. The Forest Service in commenting on Licen&ee's present
proposal recognizes limitations associated with weather and
vandalism, but nevertheless, recommends that Licensee pro-
vide an outlying cabin at the Annex Creek site along with
boats. In submitting its comments, the Forest Service has
undertaken to maintain any cabin facilities in the Annex
reservoir since it is located within the Tongass National
Forest. The Salmon Creek reservoir is not located upon .. --public lands of the United States.
''''" ?
Project No. 2307 - 3 -
Interior, although ori~inally concurring with the
licensee's more limited plans, subsequently recoounended
the facilities proposed by the Forest Service at both
reservoirs. Interior also recognizes that vandalism exists
~t the sites, but felt that the facilities (the cabin
would be of sturdy A frame construction) could be constructed
of durable materials, such as heavy timber and stone, and
that visitors could be required to register at the power-
houses. Commission staff field inspection of both sites con-
firms past actions of vandalism, limited accessibility of
the reservoirs and recreational use of the two sites. However,
because of the importance of safety and considering the
recreational potential of the two sites, we conclude that
comprehensive developrnent. requires that cabins be provided.
The Commission finds:
(1) The construction and maintenance of the outlying
cabins as hereinafter provided is consistent with the
public interest and appropriate for the purposes of the
Federa 1 Power Ac t. .
(2) The following designated and described filings
comprising the Recreational Use Plan for Project No. 2307
conform to the Commission's regulations and should be
approved as part of the license for the project subject
to the conditions set forth in ordering clausa (B) below: •
1. Six pages of printed text entitled: "Recreational
Development -Exhibit. R-2" and
Project No. 2307 - 4 -
2. The following maps:
": Exhibit R-l
Sheet No.
1
2
3
4
Title
Salmon Creek Reservoir &
Annex Creek Reservoir
Recreational Development -
Vicinity Map
Salmon Creek Reservoir &
Annex Creek Reservoir
Recreation Development -
Site Map
Annex Creek Reservoir
Recreation Development -
Si te D.etail
Salmon Creek Reservoir
Recreation Development -
Site Detail
FPC NO.
2307-22
2307-23
2307.-24
2307-25
,".~. ,#",,:M'
Project No. 2307 - 5 -
",
The Commission orders:
(A) The Recreational Use Plan filings designated' and
described in the above finding are hereby approved as part
of the license for Project No. 2307 ..
. (B) The Licensee shall construct at both the Annex and
Salmon Creek sites, respectively, one A-frame type cabin of
a design to be approved by the u.s. Forest Service and the
Alaska Department of Natural Resources and Licensee shall,
within 60 days of the date of this order, submit for Com-
mission approval:
(1) Revised recreational development
maps showing the proposed loca-
tion of the cabins.
(2) A report setting forth Licensee's
efforts to obtain a responsible
public agency or agencies to care
for and maintain the cabins or,
in the alternative, Licensee's
own plan for providing mainten-
ance at the cabins.
In the event Licensee, the U.S. Forest Service and the
Alaska Department of Natural Resources cannot ~gree, the
design of the cabins shall be determined by the Commission
after n~tice and opportunity for hearing.
(C) The license for Project No. 2307.is hereby modified
to include the following additional article:
Article 42. The licensee shall con-
tinue to cooperate with Federal, State,
and local agencies; and shall pro-
vide and install, in addition to the
recreational facilities set forth in
the Recreational Use Plan, other
facilities. Such additional facilities
· , .. ., . ,.
Project No. 2307 .. 6 ..
shall be installed at such time as the
Commission may require, either upon its
own motion, or upon the recommendation
of the U. S. Forest Service or the Alaska
Department of Natural Resources for the
Annex Creek or the Salmon Creek reser-
voirs, after notice and opportunity for
hearing, and upon findings that such
facilities are necessary, desirable,
and consistent with the terms of the
license.
(D) This order shall become final 30 days from the
date of its issuance unless application for rehearing shall
be filed as provided in Section 3l3(a) of the Act, and
failure to file such an application shall constitute acceptance
of th~s order.
By the Commission.
Gordon M. Grant
Secretary.
APPENDIX E-6
LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
The following definitions of Land Use Designations (LUD's) have
been prepared by the U.S. Forest Service and incorporated in the Tongass
National Forest Land Management Plan.
LAND USE DESIGNATIONS -LUD'S -Wilderness IlUD II Established Under AN IlC A
Wilderness Areas will be managed as directed by the
1964 Wilderness Act, as amended by ANILCA, which
provides for the following uses: Fishing. Hunting,
Trapping, subject to State Fish and Game regulations;
subsistence uses; public recreation cabins (existing
and limited new); structures and facilities under
special use permit and/or public use; Fish Habitat
Enhancement; access to private. State. Native lands;
use of airplanes, motor boats, and snow machines;
beach log salvage, subsistence and recreation use of
timber.
Lands Released from Wilderness Recommendation (LUD I)
These lands were considered by Congress for Wilderness
designation during consideration of ANILCA. The
Congress decided not to include these lands in the
National Wilderness Preservation System, thus directing
their release from LUD I status. The allocation of
these areas to Land Use Designations will be determined
in the futur~ through the land management planning
process.
Nonwilderness National Monument Lands
These lands, although not subject to provisions/
requirements of the National Wilderness Preservation
System. will be managed to protect objects of
ecological, cultural, geological. historical.
prehistorical, and scientific interest. Harvesting
of timber for commerical purposes is not permitted.
ANILCA has recognized the mineral values in these
locations and has provided for mineral development.
Although withdrawn from entry, the Act makes
provisions for continued prospecting on lands within
3/4 of a mile of valid mineral claims.
LUD II
These lands are to be managed in a roadless state to
retain their wildland character, but this would
permit wildlife and fish habitat improvement and
primitive recreational facility development. This
designation will exclude:
(1) Roads, except for specifically authorized
uses.
(2) Timber harvesting, except for controlling
insect infestations or to protect other
resource values.
(3) Major concentrated recreational facilities.
lU 0 III
These lands will be managed for a variety of uses.
The emphasis is on managing for uses and activities
in a compatible and complementary manner to provide
the greatest combination of benefits. These areas
have either high use or high amenity values in
conjunction with high commodity values. Allowances
in calculated potential timber yield have been made
to meet multiple objectives. These lands may include
concentrated recreational developments.
LUD IV
Opportun1t1es w1ll be prov1ded for intensive resource
use and development where emphasis 1s primarily on
commodity or market resources. Allowances in
caculated potential timber yield have been made to
provide for protection of physical and biological
product tv1ty.
APPENDIX E-7
VISUAL QUALITY OBJECTIVES
The following information is from the National Forest Landscape
Management Volume 2 -The Visual Management System, prepared by the U.S.
Forest Service. This information is provided to supplement the Visual Quality
Objective (VQO) data in Section 6.1.1.
Introduction
The American people are concerned
about the quality of their visual
environment. Because of this concern, it
has become appropriate to establish the
"visual landscape" as a basic resource,
to be "treated as an essential part of and
receive equal consideration with the
other basic resources of the land" (FSM
2380).1 At the same time, public demand
has increased for goods and services
produced on much of the same land. It
has thus become n"ecessary to both
inventory the visual resource and provide
measurable standards for the
management of it.
The Visual Management System
provides the framework within which
this job can be accomplished.
The objective of this chapter is to
provide a system which:
1. Establishes criteria for identification
and classification of scenic quality as
well as esthetic concern for that quality
on National Forest lands.
2. Establishes quality objectives for
alteration of the visual resource.
3. Provides all disciplines involved in
land management the freedom to
explore viable alternatives in order to
attain the appropriate visual quality
objectives.
4. Inputs the visual resource into the
established as well as the proposed land
use and mut-tiple use methods of
planning and operation.
5. Recognizes the great variation in
visual strength of the various types of
natural landscapes and their inherent
capabilities to accept alteration.
Research has provided many of the
. premises on which the system is based.
Additional premises are drawn from the
basic concepts, elements, principles,
and variables of visual resource
management described in National
Forest Landscape Management, Volume
I, Agriculture Handbook No. 434,
Superintendent of Documents,
Washington, D.C. 20402. The premises
are presented here to give the reader an
insight on how and why the system is
structured as it is.
Varie1y Classes
Variety Classes are obtained by
classifying the landscape into different
degrees of variety. This determines
those landscapes which are most
important and those which are of lesser
value from the standpoint of scenic
quality.
The classification is based on the
premise that all landscapes have some
value, but those with the most variety or
diversity have the greatest potential for
high scenic value.
There are three variety classes which
identify the scenic quality of the natural
landscape:
Class A -Distinctive
Class B • Common
Class C • Minimal
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,...
Class A -Distinctive
Refers to those areas where features of
landform, vegetative patterns, water
forms and rock formations are of
unusual or outstanding visual quality.
They are usually not common in the
character type.
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Class B -Common
Refers to those areas where features
contain variety in form, line, color, and
texture or combinations thereof but
which tend to be common throughout
the character type and are not
outstanding in visual quality.
Class C -Minimal
Refers to those areas whose features
have little change in form, line, color, or
texture. Includes all areas not found
under Classes A and' B.
Process
A frame of reference must be developed
by which to judge the physical features
of an area as distinctive, common, or
minimal (Class A, B, or C). This is
derived from the character type or
subtype. (See pages 5 and 6.) Features
such as landforms, water forms, rock
formations, and vegetative patterns are
compared singularly or in combination
with those commonly found in the
character type . Through this
comparison, an area's overall degree of
scenic quality and resultant variety class
rating may be determined.
Ranking the Class B features within the
area should be done first as a means of
establishing a benchmark from which
distinctive and minimal can be judged.
The exceptions are those subtypes in
which the features common to the
character type are outstanding in quality
and lor known nationally for their scenic
importance. These features should be
ranked Class A even though they are
common to the character type.
Class A is the ranking given to those
areas with features more distinctive or
unusual than those defined in the Class
B benchmark established above. Class A
features usually exhibit a great deal of
variety in form, line, color, and texture.
landform, rock, water and vegetation
stand out as being unusual and lor
outstanding in visual quality compared
to those found common in the character
type.
Class C features have very little variety,
if any, in form, line, color, and texture.
Water forms, because of their high
attractiveness to people, should not
generally fall into this category.
Exceptions will depend on the character
type but might be very small stagnant
ponds, intermittent streams, etc. There
will be character types which have very
little, if any, of the land and its features
that fall into Class C.
/lap Preparation for Variety Class
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
DISTINCTIVE COMMON MINIMAL
Landform I Over 60 percent slopes 30-60 percent slopes 0-30 percent slopes
which are dissected, which are moderately which have little vari-
uneven, sharp exposed dissected or rOiling. ' ety. No dissection and
ridges or large domin-no dominant features.
ant features.
Rock Flitures stand out on Features obvious but do Small to nonexistent
Form landform. not stand out. Common features.
Unusual or outstanding, but not outstanding No avalanche chutes,
avalanche chutes, talus avalanche chutes, talus talus slopes, boulders
I slopes, outcrops, etc., slopes, boulders and and rock outcrops.
in size, shape, and rock outcrops.
I 'location.
Vegetation High degree of patterns Continuous vegetative Continuous vegetative
in vegetation. I cover with interspersed cover with little or no
patterns. pattern.
I.;Irge old-growth timber. Mature but not out-No understory, over·
Unusual or outstanding standing old-growth. story or ground cover.
I diversity in plant species. Common diversity in
plant species.
Water I 50 acres or larger. 5 to 50 acres. Less than 5 acres. No
I Forms, Those smaller than 50 Some shoreline irregularity or
Lakes acres with one or more I irregularity. Minor reflection.
of the following: reflections only.
(1) Unusual or out-Class B shoreline
standing shoreline vegetation.
configuration, I
(2) reflects maior fea-
tures, (3) islands,
(4) Class A shoreline
vegetation or rock
forms.
Water I Drainage with numer-Drainage, with common Intermittent streams or
Forms. ous or unusual chang-meandering and flow small perennial streams
Streams ing flow character-characteristics. I with little or no fluctu-
istics, falls. rapids. ation in flow or falls.
pools and meanders rapids, or meandering.
or large volume. I
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Preceding pages have identified variety
classes and briefly outlined the
procedure for determining them. The
classes must now be mapped in order to
provide the data base for development of
visual quality objectives.
1. Identify the character type and
develop a written description of it and
the subtype of the area.
This oblique photo illustrates the steep
mountain slope subtype within the
Western Cascades character type. The
written description of this subtype
would contain a discussion of the visual
aspects of physical geology and plant
communities_
2. Prepare a chart (or list) of landscape
features within the character type or
subtype and describe each feature for
Variety Class A, B, and C.
This chart represents a variety class
breakdown of the steep mountain slope
subtype shown in the photo. A chart of
this kind should be compared to the
written description of the character type
to determine what features are
distinctive, common or minimal (Class
A. B. or C). This chart is appropriate for
this subtype only since descriptions for
other character types or subtypes may
vary according to the characteristics of
the land.
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3 . Rate features for variety
This oblique photo illustrates the broad
variety class breakdown defined in the
preceding chart for the sample area on
the Mt. Hood National Forest. The
photos below show both broad and
detailed examples of the variety class
breakdown within the stud·f area.
Class A -Distinctive Class B -Common
Vertical photos, particularly in stereo
pairs, are an excellent tool in judging
the broad variety class determination of
step NO.3.
4. Prepare a detailed base map at the
same scale as those currently being
used for Multiple Use pl'anning units.
5 . Prepare an overlay as shown at lert to
illustrate the variety class determination .
Information on the base map will be
usod lor all aspects of the Visual
Management System process and
should include but not be limited to:
Topographic data (best available).
Landow nersh i p bou ndaries.
Existing arnj-proposed (within 10 years)
travel routes, including non-Forest
Service routes which provide views into
Forest Service lands. (Would include but
not be limited to roads, trails, low-level
commercial air routes, passenger rail
routes, etc .) Information can be obtained
from Forest Service, local, state and
national route studies and transportation
plans.
Existing and proposed (within 10 years)
use areas and water bodies including
those on non-Forest Service land which
provide views into Forest Service land.
(Would include but not be limited to
local,.state and national parks,
recreation sites, monuments, etc.
Information can be obtained Irom Forest
Service, local, state and national
recreation studies and plans.)
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Sensitivity Leve 'ls
Sensitivity Levels are a measure of
people's concern for the scenic quality
of the National Forests.
Sensitivity levels are determined for land
areas viewed by those who: are travetlng
through the Forest on developed roads
and trails; are using areas such as
campgrounds and visitor centers; or are
recreating at lakes, streams, and other
water bodies. It is recognized that all
National Forest land Is seen at Ileast by
aircraft users. Therefore, some degree of
visitor sensitivity will be established for
the entire land base.
Three sensitivity levels are employed,
each identifying a different level of user
concern for 1he visual environment.
Level 1 -Highest Sensitivity
Level 2 -Average Sensitivity
Level 3 -Lowest Sensitivity
The degree of visitor sensitivity to his
visual environment is extremely difficult
to quantify. Additional research into the
sociological' aspects of man's perception
of his environment is essential. Various
research scientists are investigating this
concept in depth and changes will be
made in the process as findings are
published.
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,
Process
Two steps are involved ,In establishing
sensitivity levels. Both must be
coordinated between the Forests
involved if the route or area in question
crosses Forest boundaries.
Step One-All travel routes, use areas,
and water bodies are identified as being
of either primary or secondary
importance within the area of
consideration. The following list
provides a general method for
determining into which catagory each
facility belongs. Determinants such as
national or local importance may not
apply to all routes and areas, and
additional Items may be required for a
complete evaluation.
Step Two-The major and minor concern
of users for the scenic qualities of the
Forest is identified in this step. Major
concern for aesthetics is usually
expressed by people who are driving for
pleasure, hiking scenic trails, camping
at primary use areas, using lakes and
streams along with other forms of
recreational activities. Minor concern for
aesthetics is usually expressed by those
people involved with daily commuter
driving, hauling forest products,
employed in the woods and other
commercial uses of the Forest.
Identifying users and the major or minor
concerns they express for aesthetics will
indicate the long range function of each
specific travel route, use area, and water
body. The combined information will
establish sensitivity levels for the total
Forest land base.
primary importance secondary importance
Travel Route Nationa,l importance Local'importance
High use volume I Low use volume
Long use duration Short use duration
Forest land access Project roads
roads ,
Use Areas National importance Local tmportance
High use volume Low use volume
Long use duration Short use duration
Large size Small size
. Water Bodies National importance Local importance
High fishing use Low fishing use
High boating use Low boating use
High swimming use Low swimming use
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Level'1
Sensitivity Level 1 Includes all seen
areas from PRIMARY travel routes, use
areas, and water bodles5 where, as a
minimum. at least one-fourth of the
Forest visitors have a MAJOR concern
for the scenic qualities. Examples are all
areas seen from:
Primary roads, primary trails used by
hikers and horsemen. and primary use
sites within National Parks, Nationat
Recreation Areas. Wilderness and other
dedicated Wild Areas.
All public transportation systems of
national importance Including railways.
Primary areas of fishing. swimming.
boating,and other active or passive
recreation on or adjacent to water bodies
such as streams, lakes, ocean, etc.
Primary recreation areas (vista points,
campgrounds, picnic grounds, beaches,
visitor centers, trail camps, etc.)
Primary resorts and winter sports areas.
Primary geological areas.
Primary botanical areas.
Primary historlca' sites.
Areas of primary importance for
observation of wildlife.
Primary summer home tracts.
Highly sensitive communities such as
one where a large portion of the
population is not dlrecUy related to
performing Forest land management
activities.
S'ncludes those travel routes, use areas,
and water bodies that are existing and
those proposed (within ten years).
Sensitivity Level 1 also includes all seen
areas from SECONDARY travel routes,
use areas, and water bodies5 where at
least three fourths of the Forest visitors
have a MAJOR concern for the scenic
qualities. Examples are areas seen
from:
Secondary roads and trails and use
areas within as well as to and from
National Parks, National Recreation
Areas, Wilderness and other dedicated
Wild Areas.
Secondary recreation sites that fit the
definition above.
Examples of either primary or secondary
roules which should always be assigned
sensitivity level 1 are:
All roads classified as "scenic
highways."
All roads and trails leading directly to
major areas of interest; National Parks,
Wilderness, major recreation
. composities, historic sites and areas,
botanical sites, etc.
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Level 2
Sensitivity level 2 includes a'll seen
areas from PRIMARY travel routes . use
areas, and water bodies6. where fewer
than one fourth of the Forest visitors
have a MAJOR concern for scenic
qualities. Examples are all areas seen
from:
All Federal. State and primary County or
Forest systems not listed under level 1.
Known low-flying air routes (includes
non-commercial leisure flying).
Communities-large portion of the
population is directly related to
performing Forest land management
activities.
____ tfilt ...... ,.iliF1lt... Other primary uses not incl'uded under
level 1.
level 2 also includes all seen areas from
SECONDARY travel routes, use areas,
and water bodies6 where at least
one-fourth and not more than three-
fourths of the Forest visitors have a
MAJOR concern for scenic qualities.
Examples are all areas seen from:
Secondary County and Forest systems
that fit the above definition.
Secondary trail systems.
All roads leading directly to secondary
areas of interest and recreation
composites.
Secondary recreation areas (vista points,
campgrounds, picnic grounds, etc.).
Secondary uses of fishing, swimming,
boating, and other active or passive
recreation on or adjacent to water bodies
such as streams, lakes, etc.
Secondary geological areas.
Secondary botan ical areas.
Secondary resorts.
Secondary summer home tracts.
Secondary historic sites.
Areas of sectmdary importance for
observation of wildlife.
Does not include travel routes and use
areas of only occasional visitation.
61ncludes both existing and proposed
(within ten years).
Level 3
Level 3 Includes all seen areas from
SECON DARY travel routes, use areas,
and water bodies where less than one-
fourth of the Forest visitors have a
MAJOR concern for scenic qualities.
(Level 3 does not include any areas seen
from PRIMARY routes or areas.)
Examples are areas seen from:
All county and Forest road systems, not
in level 1 or 2, which are either
permanent or temporary.
Secondary Forest trail system used
primarily for fire protection and other
administrative uses.
Recreation sites of titHe or no
consequence (such as an occasional
unimproved hunter camps).
Streams with little or no fishing use.
Secondary roads or use areas with only
occasional use.
All National Forest land not seen from
any travel route, use area, or water body.
I Summary Table for all Sensitivitv Levers:
Sensitivity Level
Use , 2 3
Prim_v Trav" At least Y. of use,s Less than Ya of users
Routes. Use Areas. have MAJOR have MAJOR
and Water Bodi .. I concern for scenic concern for scenic
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qualities qualities
Secondary Travel'
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At least % of users A t least % and not Less than Y. of users
Rout_. Use Are •• have MAJOR more than * of have MAJOR
.nd Wa~r Bodl. concern for scehle users have MAJOR concern for scenic
qualities concern for scenic qualities
qualities
The proportion of users (one-fourth and three-fourths figures) Identified through the
discussion and in this table are provided as a guide only. They indicate the
relationship between the types of visitor and their concern for aesthetics on the
National Forest. Adjustments in the one-fourth to three-fourths user quantification
may be required to meet local situations.
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Map Preparation for Sensitivi1y Levels
Preceding pages have identified
sensitivity levels and discussed
examples of each. The levels must now
be mapped in order to provide the data
base for development of visual quality
objectives. The foHowing process is
recommended:
1. Utilize the same base map used for
variety class determination.
2. Identify all travel routes, specific use
areas, and water bodies which meet the
preceding Level 1, 2, or 3 determinants .
3. Prepare an overlay of all seen areas
from level 1 travel routes, use areas, and
water bodies. Vertical photos provide
one possible tool for determining seen
areas. All' plotting should be verified on
the ground. Several computer programs
for determining seen area are available.
(See appendix.)
4. I'dentify distance zones of foreground,
middleground, and bac'kground for seen
areas established in step 3. Label' all
distance zones with appropriate symbol
and sensitivity level number:
fg 1 • Foregound Level 1
mg 1 • Middleground Level 1
bg 1 • Background Level 1
See page 7 for definition and discussion
of distance zones.
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5. Prepare an overlay of all seen areas
from level 2 travel routes. use areas and
water bodies, as described under step
No.3.
6. Identity distance zones of
foreground. middleground, and
background for seen areas of Level 2
travel routes, use areas, and water
bodies as described under step NO .4.
Label all distance zones with appropriate
symbol and sensitivity level number.
Seen areas should be based primarily on
landform screening for both sensitivity
levels 1 and 2 since vegetative screening
may be altered through planned
management or natural causes.
On-the-ground analysis should be made
during optimum lighting and weather
conditions to verify the distance zones
established . (See pages 52, 53,56 and
57 of volume I.)
7. Identify level 3 areas as all those land
areas which do not meet the criteria lor
Level 1 and 2. Level 3 determinants are
listed on the preceding pages to point
out the differences between level 2 and
3. Label all such areas with the figure 3.
Identification of distance zones is
generally not necessary in level 3 areas.
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8 . When the overlays developed in
steps 3 through 7 are put together,
conflict may result from some areas
being viewed from more than one
distance zone or with a different
sensitivity level. In all cases, the more
restrictive sensitivity level will be used
in the final overlay.
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1
J
1 ,
.. bg2
mg2
fg2 I
bgl
mgl
fg1
fg1 mgl
191 mg1
191 mg1
fg1 mg1
fg1 mg1
fg1 mg1
191
bgl I fg2 I
bg1 fg2
mg2 f92
fg2 fgl
bg1
mg2
i
mg2
mg2
bg2
bg2
The most restrictive sensitivity level can
be easily determined by use of this
chart. If an area has been identified as
both mg2 and fg2, these can be
compared (mg2 in the left column versus
fg2 in the top row) to determine that fg2
is the proper (or most restrictive) term
for that area.
9. Adjust final seen area boundaries
after conflicts involving sensitivity levels
and distance zones have been resot'ved.
The final overlay will show the seen area
in terms of distance zones with the
sensitivity level number accompanying
it.
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Quality Objectives
At this p.olnt In the system all lands
should have been Identified as to the
public's concern for scenic quality
(sensitivity levels) as well as diversity of
natural features (variety classes).
Devel'opment of measurable standards or
objectives for the visual management of
these lands now becomes the primary
task. The visual quality objectives are
designed to accomplish that purpose.
They are represented by five terms which
can be defined as visual resource
management goals. The objectives are:
'P
R
PR
M
MM
Preservation
Retention
Partial Retention
Modification
Maximum Modification
These objectives are keyed to the values
set forth In the variety classes and
sensitivity levels. Except for
preservation, each describes a different
degree of acceptable alteration of the
natural landscape based upon the
importance of esthetics. The degree of
alteration is measured In terms of visual
contrast with the surrounding natural
landscape.
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Two additional short-term management
goals may be required. The first is used
to upgrade landscapes containing visual
impacts which do not meet the quality
objectives set for that particular area.
The second is for landscapes having a
potential for greater natural-appearing
variety. The short-term management
goals are:
reh IRehabllltatlon
e Enhancement
Once the short-term goa1 is attained,
one of the five quality objectives is then
applied.
The following are descriptions and
illustrations of the five quality objectives
and two short-term management goals.
Preservation P
This visual quality obJective allows
ecological changes only_ Management
activities, except for very low visual-
impact recreation facUities, are
proh ibited_
This objective applies to Wilderness
areas, primitive areas, other special
classified areas, areas awaiting
classification and some unique
management units which do not justify
special classification.
Quaking Aspen Swamp Botanical Area
., .....
Wilderness
Wheel,er Creek Research Natural Area
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Retention R
This visual quality objective provides for
management activities which are not
visually evident.
Under Retention activities may only
repeat form, line, color, and texture
which are frequently found In the
characteristic landscape. Changes in
their qualities of size, amount, intensity,
direction, pattern, etc., should not be
evident.
Duration of Visual Impact
Immediate reduction in form, line, color,
and texture contrast in order to meet
Retention should be accomplished
either during operation or immediately
after. It may be done by such means as
seeding vegetative clearings and cut-or-
fill slopes, hand planting of large stock,
painting structures, etc.
The vegetative clearings for the ski runs
and lifts above the parking area would
not be visually evident to the casual
Forest visitor. The clearings repeat form
line, and texture from the surrounding ,
vegetative patterns to achieve the
RETENTION quality objective.
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The majority of the lineal clearings for
log removal in this large tree removal
sal,e are not evident even though located
from top to bottom every 200 feet along
the ridge. To achieve this quality
objective, the clearing for the cable
roads was kept to a minimum width of
10 to 12 feet rather than the normal 25 to
30 feet.
Forms resulting from thlls removal of
large mature trees repeat natural
openings frequently found in the
characteristic landscape so completely
that they are not evident. The form on
the right side of the after photo appears
too large compared to adjacent natural!
occurrences. However, just outside the
area photographed are natural openings
as large. Meeting RETENTION also
includes spur and skid roads which exist
physically I but are not evident.
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Before After
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The aerial tramway which traverses the middle tandform (A)
from top to bottom does not introduce any evident form. fine,
color, or texture.
The clearcut in this photo (C), of which only a hint of the tree
bole edge can be seen. would not be evident to the forest
visitor. It does not Introduce any evident form, line, color, or
texture. The lower photo (0) shows how some of these harvest
units look from the air.
The detail photo (8) shows several reasons why . Trees were
often topped Instead of cleared to maintain natural color and
texture . Any clearing widths are absolute minimums. Tram
profile Is low. corresponding to adjacent tree height. Color of
cars and towers Is well choosen to blend with adjacent
vegetation as well as color In the background.
The shelterwood cut in the lower portion
of this photo illustrates RETENTION .
From the observation point and under
these lighting conditions, it does not
introduce any evident form. line, color or
texture .
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Partial Retention PR
Management activities remain visually
subordinate to the characteristic
landscape when managed according to
the partial retention visual quality
objective.
Activities may repeat form, line, color,
or texture common to the characteristic
landscape but changes in their qualities
of sile, amount, intensity, direction,
pattern, etc., remain visually
subordinate to the characteristic
landscape.
Activities may also introduce form, 'line,
color, or texture which are found
infrequently or not at all in the
characteristic landscape, but they
should remain subordinate to the visual
strength of the characteristic landscape.
Duration of Visual Impact
Reduction in form, line, color, and
texture to meet partial retention should
be accomplished as soon after project
completion as possible or at a minimum
within the first year.
The irregularly-shaped clearcut at the
junction of these two valleys is evident
but remains subordinate to the
characteristic landscape. Note the
contrast with the rectangular unit to the
right. Color and texture contrast is
reduced by leaving a heavy
concentration of wh lips in the unit. The
shape is natural enough to be found in a
valley such as this.
The path in this photo is evident but
remains subordinate to the
characteristic landscape. It was achieved
by adding color to the paving material to
repeat the darker grays in the rock
formations. The path follows the natural
rock formation resulting in minimal
disruption of the site.
This regeneration partial cut on the right side of the photo
remains subordinate to the characteristic landscape. This Is
because the shape, with the exception of being somewhat out
of scale, repeats the form, line, color, and texture of the
natural occurrences common to the surrounding area.
Forms resulting from construction of this winter sports site
(left center) are evident, but remain visually subordinate to the
characteristic landscape to achieve PARTIAL RETENTION.
Form and line were repeated at the same scale as the natura'
openings common to the scene being vieWed. Additional
borrowing of color and texture by such techniques as
established grass cover would have made the activity
undiscernible and, thus, achieved the higher visual quality
objective of RETENTION.
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This microwave facUlty repeats form and color of the
surrounding landforms and vegetation to the point that It
remains visually subordinate to the characteristic landscape.
This paved parking lot is evident but remains visually
subordinate to the surrounding area to achieve PARTIAL
RETENTION. The color of the paving repeats colors found in
the existing rock. The line created where the edge of the paving
joins the rocks is completely natural, following the outline of
the outcrop.
The form introduced by the clearcut on the ridge remains
visually subordinate to the characteristic landscape. The
exposed soil color repeats enough color of the surrounding
dormant vegetation to achieve this surbordination. Also, the
overall variety in vegetative patterns, texture, and color tends to
draw the eye away from the activity.
The road In this photo is evident but remains subordinate to
the characteristic landscape. The detail photo shows why.
"Corten Steel" bin walls were used which repeat the colors in
the natural surroundings as well as allowing vegetation to
remain close to the toe of the road.
This fish ladder is evident but remains visually subordinate to
the natural stream to achieve PARTIAL RETENTION. The same
concrete walls, If constructed to look like stream rock
formations. might help achieve a higher Visual: Quality
Objective. Varying the pool size and their heights in the ladder
might have completed this achievement of RETENTION .
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Modification M
Under the modification visual quality
objective management activities may
visually dominate the original character-
istic landscape. However, activities of
vegetative and land form alteration must
borrow from naturally established form,
line, color, or texture so completely and
at such a scal'e that its visual
characteristics are those of natural
occurrences within the surrounding area
or character type. Additional parts of
these activities such as structures,
roads, slash, root wads, etc., must
remain visually subordinate to the
proposed composition.
Activities which are predominately
introduction of facilities such as
buildings, signs, roads, etc., should
borrow naturally established form, line,
color and texture so completely and at
such scale that its visual characteristics
are compatible with the natural
surroundings.
Duration of Visual Impact
Reduction in form, line, color, and
texture should be accomplished in the
first year or at a minimum should meet
existing regional guidelines.
The road dominates the foreground but
borrows enough of the form, line, color
and texture from the landform upon
which it lies to appear visually
compatible. The Quality Objective was
achieved by fitting the road alignment
to the landforms . Cut banks were
rounded back to appear as part of the
existing landform . Vegetative clearing
lines undulate including vegetation left
in some places adjacent to the road's
edge. This road seen in middle ground
would likely meet RETENTION or
PARTIAL RETENTION
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This sign dominates the characteristic
landscape but borrows from naturally
established form, line, and color so
completely and at such scale that its
visual characteristics are compatible
with the natural surroundings.
This powerline, with the exception of t'he
bright towers exceeds the criteria for
MODIFICATION. The design of the
clearings has borrowed form and texture
from vegetative patterns in the
characteristic landscape. If the towers
had borrowed color from the
surrounding area, the activity would
meet a higher quality objective.
The two photos illustrate vegetative alterations which dominate foregrounds. Such
elements as skidroads, slash, cull logs, etc., should be subordinate to the opening.
The photo on the right illustrates how planting of an annual grass cover plus
achieving a natural appearing edge effect can complete the appearance of a natural
opening though stilt dominant.
The clearcut in this photo dominates the
characteristic landscape, but appears to
be a natural occurence. It is achieved
primarily because of the groupings of
the trees left with in the form.
The ranger station in this photo dominates the characteristic
landscape but repeats much of the line. color, and texture of
the timbered site. The structure is well sited among the trees
and easily meets the MODIFICATION visual quality objective.
This visitor center dominates the characteristic landscape, but
repeats enough form and color from the rugged shoreline to
appear visually compatible.
The regeneration cut dominates as a
natural appearing composition in a
characteristic landscape of continuous
texture (A). Form is borrowed well from
the natural openings infrequently found
in the surrounding landscape. The
natural-appearing edge (8) is achieved
through using small natural openings as
part of the edge and by leaving scaltered
trees just inside the boundary of the sale
area. Color and texture appear natural
because of scattered grass cover.
This clearcut dominates the characteristic landscape, but with
the exception of color, it appears as a natural occurrence. The
Quality objective Is aChieved primarily because 0' the natural
form in scale with natural openings and the very loose,
irregular edge effect caused by scattered tree groupings and
undulating shape. The road is evident but remains subordinate
to the natural appearing form.
~ .... ~;-~«~ .. ~,( -'? .'
;.: ." .
The clearcuts dominate the characteristic landscape but appear
as natural occurrelnces primarily because of form and color.
T,ho clearcuts have been seeded to grass to achieve an
immediate reduction of the visual impact.
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Maximum Modification, MM
Management activities of vegetative and
landform alterations may dominate the
characteristic landscape. However, when
viewed as background, the visual
characteristics must be those of natural
occurrences within the surrounding area
or character type. When viewed as
foreground or middle ground, they may
not appear to completely borrow from
naturally established form, line, color,
or texture. Alterations may also be out
of scale or contain detail which is
incongruent with natural occurrences as
seen in foreground or middle
ground.
Introduction of additonal parts of these
activities such as structures, roads,
slash, and root wads must remain
visually subordinate to the proposed
composition as viewed in background.
Duration of Visual Impact
Reduction of contrast should be
accomp ~ished within five years.
The middle ground clearcut is one of
vertical emphasis in a part of the natural
landscape which Is primarily horizontal
in direction. However, when viewed as
background shape and pattern of form,
it appears as a natural occurrence.
Shape and pattern of form are basically those of natural
occurrences within the character type. The only exception
involves the larger unit that exceeds the scale of the
surrounding area.
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The clearcut in the background appears
as a natural occurrence borrowing
primarily form or shape from adjacent
landforms . The scale of the unit appears
to be larger than natural openings in the
area.
fhess clearcuts dominate the characteristic landscape but
borrow shape and pattern of form so completely that they
appear as natural occurrences as would be seen In background.
The shape and pattern of clearcut form on the ridge top is
dominant but appears as a natural occurrence in this
background scene.
These clearcut forms dominate but borrow shape and pattern of
form completely enough to appear as natural occurrences in
this background scene.
The combination of clearcuts in this photo meet this objective
because of the natural appearing variety in amount. size,
shape, and pattern of form as would be judged from a
background d,istance zone.
In background the roads would also tend to be visually
subordinate to the pattern of forms . The clearcut pattern
e)(ceeds the criteria for MAXIMUM MODIFICATION, because of
the green color of the older units.
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Unacceptable M,odification
This section sets examples of excessive
modification or what not to do to any
landscape regardless of the distance
from which the management activity
may be observed.
One or more of these characteristics are
indicative of unacceptable modHication:
• Size of activities is excessive or poorly
related to scale of landform and
vegetative patterns in characteristic
landscape.
• Overall extent of management
activities is excessive.
• Activities or facilities that contrast in
form, line, color, or texture are
excessive. All dominance elements in
the management activity are visually
unrelated to those in the characteristic
landscape.
Duration of Visual Impact
Unacceptable Modification includes
those visual impacts which exceed 10
years duration.
The road cut for this intersection i s
strong in form and visually unrelated to
the flat site through which it passes.
This powerline clearing produces a
strong line which is visually unrelated to
the characteristic landscape. Location
on the right side of the river through a
landscape strong in form would have
resulted in much less impact. Because
of right-of-way maintenance, the impact
will be visible for more than 1,0 years.
Most of the clearcuts are visually unrelated in shape and
pattern of form to natural occurrences.
The size and extent of this activity is excessive. It is poorly
related to shape and scale of landforms or vegetative openings
within the characteristic landscape.
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I' •
The visual impact of this road failure
illustrates how attention is brought not
only to the effect on the visual resource
but also to the mismanagement of the
soil and water resource. As In many such
cases, the impact will be of long
duration, well beyond the 10-year
This winter sports site produces a
strong form visually unrelated to those
found in natural occurrences.
The alignment of this road, being
unrelated to the landform through which
it passes, Introduces strong contrasts of
form, line, and color In the characteristic
landscape. The geometrically perfect cut
slopes do not borrow from the rounded
earthforms or rock outcrops of this area.
Often, the steepness of the slope and
sterility of the soil wlli inot allow any type
of vegetation to grow and reduce the period. In this instance, it is because the
soil is moving continually, preventing
revegetation of the slope.
Any activity that leaves an excessive amount of slash, cuI!!
logs. and root wads is unacceptable regardless of the
sensitivity level of the area from which it is seen. This particular
practice is also unacceptable from the standpoint of fire
management. Slash In these types of areas should meet, at a
minimum, the MM fire management standard meaning medium
rate 01 spread and medium resistance to control.
very apparent color contrast that has
been created.
The fish ladder in this photo may meet fisheries objectives and
be structurally sound, but It is far too great a visual impact to
be acceptable on most any stream. Very little, if any of its
form, line, color or texture is borrowed from the natural
streamside character.
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Rehabilitation reh
Landscape rehabilitation Is a short term
management alternative used to restore
landscapes containing undesirable
visual impacts to a desired visual
quality. It may not always be possible to
immediately achieve the prescribed
visual quality objective with rehabilita-
tion, but it should provide a more
visually desirabl'e landscape in the
interim. RehabiUtation may be achieved
through alteration, concealment, or
removal of obtrusive elements. Such
rehabil'itation might include:
• Vegetative alternatives to eliminate
obtrusive edges, shapes, patterns,
colors, etc.
• Terrain alterations to blend better with
natural slopes.
• Alteration, concealment, or removal of
structures containing obtrusive form,
colors, or light reflections.
• Revegetation of cut-and-fill slopes.
• Alteration, concealment, or removal of
slash, root wads, or construction
debris.
• Identification of landscapes needing
rehabilitation should normally be done
at the time quality objectives are
applied. Further instruction can be
found in the back of this section and
titled "Quality Objective Mapping"
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Before After
This "before" drawing shows a number of clearcut blocks which do not meet any of
the visual quality objectives. This dominant feature would normally be managed
under RETENTION or PARTIAL RETENTION.
The "after" drawing shows the clearcuts reshaped to lead the eye back towards the
dominant feature. Though the rehabilitation does not yet meet RETENTION or
PARTIAL RETENTION, it is a much more accepta1ble composition while growth
takes place.
Color is often one of the most critcial elements in reducing the visual impact of road
scars. The use of asphalt emulsion as illustrated In the detail photo Is one way of
effectlvety reducing the color contrast.
Reduction of visual impact from
unacceptable modification to PARTIAL
RETENTION is being achieved by
painting the high reflective aluminum
towers with acid-base paint.
En 1hancement e
Enhancement is a short-term
management alternative aimed at
increasing positive visual variety where
little variety now exists. Enhancement
may be achieved through addition,
subtract ion, or alteration of vegetation,
water, rock, earthforms, or structures, to
create additional variety of forms,
edges, colors, textures, patterns, or
spaces. Examples of these might
include:
• Addition of speCies to plant
community to give unique form, color,
or texture to an area.
• Manipulation of vegetation to open up
vistas or screen out undesirable
views.
• Addition of structures which enhance
the natural landscape.
• Identification of landscapes needing
enhancement will normally come from
landscape management corri1dor plans
such as outlined in PSW 49 by L1tton 7.
7Utton, R. Burton, Jr. 1968.
Forest Landscape Description and
Inventories-a basis for land planning
and design. USDA Forest Service,
Pacific SouthweSI Forest and Range
Experiment Station, Berkley,
California.
Addition of plant species introduces
spring color.
Construction of a fuel break creates a
desirable view .
Addition of plant species highlights fall
colors .
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APPENDIX E-8
ZONING DISTRICT DEFINITIONS
The Ci ty and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) has prepared zoni ng di stri ct
definitions for the CBJ area. These definitions have been included to assist
in describing land use and management practices in Lower Salmon Creek Valley.
04-13-84
ZONING DISTRICT DEFINITIONS
R-5, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; The purpose of the R-5 district is to provide and
protect land for families who desire to live in an environment of single and
two family dwellings and who do not want or have need for larger lots. It is
desirable that this district be served by community water and sewer
R-7. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. The purpose of the R-7 district is to provide and
protect residential land for families who desire to live in an environment of
single and two family dwellings. These districts may be established to
protect the character of existing residentially developed areas.
R-12, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. The purpose of the R-12 district is to provide
and preserve land for families who desire to live in low density areas and
where smaller lots would tend to be detrimental to the area.
R-40, RESIDENTIAL~RESERYE DISTRICT. The purpose of the R-40 district is to
provide and protect land for fanrilies who desire to live in a low density
rural environment and where development on smaller lots would tend to be
detrimental to the area. Also, it is recognized that much of the rural area
of the city and borough has no pattern or trend of development established,
therefore, the district may also be utilized as a reserve or holding zone from
which changes may be made as the community grows or as needs for various types
of 1 and are dete",i ned.
RM, (GARDEN APARTMENT) MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT. The purpose of the RM district
is to provide the opportunity for the establishment of multi-family uses in
the lower density ranges such as townhouses or two-sto~ apartments,
particularly where higher density developments would tend to be out of
character with that of the existing or prospective development of the
adjoining properties.
RML, (LOW DENSITY) MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. This district provides
areas for the development of low densit.y multi-family housing. It is designed
to be located adjacent to single-family areas and will often be used as a
buffer to provide for an orderly transition of development adjoining high
density multi-family, commercial or industrial districts or along major
streets where such areas, because of traffic, noise or other characteristics,
may not be conducive to the development of desirable single-family
environments.
~~, (MEDIUM DENSITY) MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. This district is
deSigned to provide adequate and appropriately located areas for the
development of medium density multi-family uses and other compatible
nonresidential uses.
RO, (HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL-OFFICE) DISTRICT. This is a high density
multi-family reSidential district which also permits limited retail, office,
and other uses in no more than ten percent of the gross floor area of
multi-family structures.
C-l. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. This district is for the establishment
of uses which primarily serve the daily or frequent convenience shopping and
personal service needs of residents of the surrounding area. and thus serves a
population and trade area less than that served by central of general
commercial districts. It is. anticipated that new trade areas will be
established as the community grows, therefore, a special procedure for the
creation of new commercial districts for shopping center projects is provided
the the zoning regulations.
C-2, CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. This district recognizes the role of the
area's central business district which is primarily for retail trade,
administrative and professional offices, specialty shops and services to the
general public. This district is more selective than the general commercia.l
district in the heavier commercial uses such as lumber yards and wholesaling
are not allowed.
C-3, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. This district is to provide areas for those
~pes of retail, wholesale. transportation and service uses which tend to
conflict with the uses penmitted in neighborhood and central commercial
districts.
CWR, RESIDENTIAl -WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. This district is primarily
for waterfront apartments and service-commercial uses oriented to the marine
element of the community and is designed to be located in close proximity to
residential districts. This district recognizes the community's increasing
interest in water related activities and will be designated on the zoning maps
as further need develops.
I, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. This district provides for light manufacturing and
service industries subject to perionnance standards regulating noise, odors.
glare, physical hazards and other influences that could adversely affect
adjoining properties. Types of heavy manufacturing and other industries which
normally have characteristics objectionable to residential, commercial and
even certain industrial uses are allowable in this district only after
issuance of a conditional use permit.
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APPENDIX E-9
ALASKA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
This appendix includes correspondence from the Alaska Office of
Management and Budget, 01 vis i on of Governmenta 1 Coord 1 na t ion, regard 1 ng the
Alaska Coastal Management Program and the requested Coastal Project Question-
naire and Statement of Consistency.
9/lfH84
COASTAL PROJECT QUESTIONNAIRE
The State has a system for reviewing and processing resource-related permits, leases, and!
approvals for propo8ed projects in coastal areas of Alaska. As a participant in this process,
you are required to complete this questionnaire. The questionnaire will help you identify
approvals required for your project (or a specific phase of your project) from the
Departments of Fish and Game, Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation.
Attached is a list of regional agency contacts and a map of the coastal area with the regions
delineated. We urge you to contact the appropriate agency staff when you are answering
that agency's questions.
If you need several approvals you must submit the packet of applications. for those approvals
along with this questionnaire to the appropriate office in the region where the proposed
project is to occur. Your project cannot be reviewed until all applications are received.
Please use the following contacts for submittal:
1. Packets that include applications to more than one State agency and/or one or more
federal agencies must be submitted to the regional Office of Management and Budget.
unless fees or confidential information are included.
2. Packets that require fees or confidential information must be submitted to the
resource agency with that requirement.
3. Packets that include application(s) for a project reqwrlng approval from only one
State resource agency must be submitted to that State resource agency.
4. The Annual Placer Mining Application must be submitted to the Department of
Natural Resources instead of this questionnaire.
If you have any questions concerning the process, please contact the Office of Management
and Budget f Division of Governmental Coordination. If you have general questions
about local, State or federal permits, both in and outside the coastal area, you may wish to
contact the Department of Environmental Conservation Permit Information Centers in Fairbanks
(452-2340), Anchorage (279-0254) or Juneau (465-2615). Collect calls are accepted.
IF YOUR ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE NOT CORRECT AND COMPLET~
AND AN AGENCY DETERMINES THAT YOU DO NEED ONE OF THEIR APPROVALS, THEY
WILL NOTIFY YOU AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ATTAINING THAT APPROVAL.
HOWEVER, THIS WILL LIKELY CAUSE A DELAY IN THE REVIEW OF YOUR PROJECT. TO
A VOID THIS DELAY, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM AGENCY STAFF 1:\
COMPLETING THE QUESTIONNAIRE.
• • • • * • • * • • • • • • • • • • • * • * • •
Applicant: Alaska Electric Light & Power Contact Person William A. Corbus
Address: 134 N. Franklin Street Address: 134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801 Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone (day): 907/586-2222 Phone (day): 907/586-2222 ---------------------------
Brief description of project or activity: Continued generation of hydroelectric power using
existing facilities at Annex Creek and Salmon Creek (FERC Project No. 2307).
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Location of project: Salmon Creek (S) and Annex Creek (A), near Juneau, Alaska.
8 418 S 67E S 1 2 3 9 , , , ,10
Twsp A 415 Rge A 69E Meridian Copper R. Section A 9,10,15
S Juneau B-2
USGS Map A Juneau B-1
Is the project on: private land state land federal land x
municipal land ownership not known
• • • • • • • • • • • • * • • • * • • • • • • •
PART A Yes
Do you currently have any State or federal approvals/permits for this project? X
Permitl Approval Type Permit I Approval t Expiration date
FERC License for Major Construced Project. Proj. No. 2307 August 31, 1988
Permit to Appropriate Water ADL 45780, 45780P
Permit to Appropriate Water ADL 51675
Permit to Appropriate Water ADL 45781
Will you be placing structures, or placing fills in any of the following:
tidal waters, streams, lakes. wetlands?
If so, have you applied or do you intend to apply for aU. S. Army Corps of
Engineers permit? (Indicate below.)
Have you applied or do you intend to apply for other permits from any federal
agency? (Indicate below.) X ---
Agency
FERC
PART B
Permitl Approval Type Date you submitted Application
License for Major Project -Existing Dam A"gJJst J985
• • • • • • • • • * • • * * * * • * • • * • *
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Is the proposed project on State-owned lands or will you need to cross
State lands for access?
2. Do you plan to use any of the following State-owned resources?
a. Sand and Gravel Yes No_X_ If yes t amount?
Source?
S 120 cfs
b. Water Yes ~ No If yes, amount? A 74.8 cfs
S Saimon Creek Reservoir
Source? A Upper Annex Lake Reservoir
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r.;o
x
c. Timber Yes No X If yes, amount? ----
d. Other Materials Yes No x ----
If yea, what material?
~(~p-e-a-t-,-b--u~il~d--i-n-g--s-to-n-e--,-e-t-c-.-)---------
3. Do you plan to drill a geothermal well?
4. Will you be exploring for or extracting coal?
5. Will you be harvesting timber from 10 or more acres?
6. Will you be investigating or removing historic or archeological
resources on state-owned lands?
Yes No
X
x
x
x
IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO ALL THESE QUESTIONS. YOU DO NOT NEED APPROVAL FROM TH
ALASKA DEPARTMENT" OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR). GO TO PART C.
IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, CONTACT DNR TO IDENTIFY AND
OBTAIN ANY NECE~Y APPLICATION FORMS.
If you have already contacted DNR. are you now submitting application(s) for
permits or approvals? X
If no, indicate the reason below:
a. (person contacted) told me on (date)
~~--~-------------that no DNR approvals or permits were required for this project.
b. DNR regulations have no requirement for a permit or approval.
c. Other.
* * * * • * • * * * • • • * * * * * • * • * * •
PART C DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
1. Will you be working in a stream or lake (including in running water or on
ice. within the gravel floodplain. on islands, the face of the
banks, or the stream tideflats down to mean low tide)?
Name of stream or lake ------------------------------------------------
If no, go to question number 3.
2. If yes. will you be doing any of the following:
a) Building a dam or river training structure?
b) Using the water?
c) Diverting the stream?
d) Blocking or damming the stream (temporarily or permanently)?
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Yes No
x
e)
f)
g)
Changing the flow of the water or changing the bed?
Pumpinl water out of the stream or lake?
Introducing silt. gravel. rock. petroleum products, debris,
chemicals, or wastes of any type into the water?
h) Using the stream as a road (even when frozen), or crossing
the stream with tracked or wheeled vehicles. log-dragging
or excavation equipment (backhoes. bulldozers, etc.)?
Altering or stabilizing the banks?
j) Mining or digging in the beds or banks?
k) Using explosives?
1) Building a bridge (including an ice bridge)?
m) Installing a culvert of other drainage structure?
3. Is your project located in a State Refuge or Critical Habitat? _x_
IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO ALL THESE QUESTIONS. YOU DO NOT NEED A PERMIT FROM THE
ALASKA DEPARTMENT" OF FISH AND GAME (DFG). GO TO PART D.
IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, CONTACT THE REGIONAL
HABITAT DIVISIONOF'FICE TO IDENTIFY AND OBTAIN ANY NECESSARY APPLICATION
FORMS.
If you have already contacted DFG. are you now submitting an application for
permit(s) ?
If no. indicate the reason below.
a. (person contacted) told me on (da te)
--that no DFG approvals or permits were required for -.th--is-p-r-o-je-c-t-.-----
b. DFG regulations have no requirement for a permit or approval.
c. Other. --
* • • * • * • • • * * * * * • • • • * * * *
PART D DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1. \vill a discharge of wastewater from industrial or commercial operations
occur?
2. Will your project generate air emissions from the following:
a} Diesel generators totaling more than 1000 hp?
b} Other fossil fuel-fired electric generator f furnace. or boiler
totaling greater than 1000 hp?
c) Asphalt plant?
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Yes No
x
x
x
x
d) Incinerator burning more than 1000 lbe. per hour?
e) Industrial process?
3. Will a drinking water supply be developed that serves more than a
singIe-fa mil y residence?
x
X
X yes--,:ro-
4. Will you be processing seafood?
s. Will food service be provided to the pubUc or workers?
6. Will the project result in dredging or disposal of fill i.n wetlands or
waterways?
7. Is on-lot sewage or greywater disposal involved or necessary?
8. Will your project result in the development of a currently unpermitted
facility for the disposal of domestic or industrial solid waste?
9. Will your project require offshore drilling or vessel transport of oil.
or other petroleum products as cargo, or include onshore facilities
with an effective storage capacity of greater than 10 f 000 barrels
of such products?
10. Will your project require the application of oil or pesticides to the
surface of the land?
X
X
X
X
X
X
x
IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO ALL THESE QUESTIONS, YOU DO NOT NEED A PERMIT OR
OTHER APPROVAL FROM THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
(DEC) •
IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, CONTACT THE DEC REGIONAL
OFFICE TO IDENTIFY AND OBTAIN ANY NECESSARY APPLICATION FORMS.
If you have already contacted the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation,
are you now submitting an application for permit (s)?
If no, indicate the reason below:
a. (person contacted) told me on (date)
that no DEC approvals or permits were required for ~th:--:-is-p-r-o-:-je-c-t-.-----
b. DEC regulations have no requirement for a permit or approval.
c. Other.
* * * * * • • • • • • • • • • • * • * * * * * * * •
To the best of my knowledge, this information is accurate and complete.
Signed
* • * • PLEASE ATTACH YOUR PERMIT APPLICATIONS * * * *
cpqa/ PERMIT
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1.
Apr i 1 24, 198 ~
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND & WATER MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF CERTIFICATE
OF APPROPRIATION OF WATER NO. 611
Applicant: Alaska Electric Light and Power Company
134 N. Franklin Street
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Telephone: (907) 586-2222
2. Source of
3.
Water Supply: Salmon Creek Reservoir.
Description
Of Change: a. The Salmon Creek Hydroelectric Project
(FERC Lic. No. 2307) consists of a dam
and reservoir tapped by a penstock
leading to a Y-branch located just
upstream from the Power Plant No.2.
One branch of the penstock leads to
Power Plant No. 2 which is authorized
to utilize water under Certificate of
Appropriation No. 611. The other branch
leads to Power Plant No. 1 which uti-
lizes water under Certificate No. 608.
At the penstock Y branch, there are
valves that allow control of water flow
to each powerhouse.
b. The Alaska Electric Light and Power
Company (AELP) proposes, to amend
Certificate No. 611 to increase the
1
· .
utilization at the Power Plant No.1 to
up to 120 cubic feet per second.
Therefore, AELP proposes to change
Cert if icate No. 611 to enable 50 CFS of
the 105 CPS to be used at either power
plant.
4. Effect on Water Rights of Other
Persons and the Public Interest:
a. No other certificates of appropriation
have been issued for Salmon Creek.
AELP's Certificate No. 611 was issued on
November 25, 1970 and beneficial use
beg ani n 191 3. C e r t i f i cat e No. 608 was
issued on November 25, 1970. Beneficial
use began in 1913. ADL 45780, dated
July 19, 1984, changed the location of
taking the water for Certificate
No. 608.
b. The application is submitted in part to
avert possible scouring of the stream
bed and resulting damage to salmon
spawning. AELP's FERC license requires
that the elevation of the water level of
the Salmon Creek Reservoir not be
allowed to exceed 1140 feet. During
periods of high precipitation or high
runoff it may be necessary to release
water at greater than the normal rate.
Such releases could take the form of
opening the low level discharge valve at
the base of the Dam and/or increasing
the flow of the water through the
penstock and Power Plant No.1. The
proposed increased appropriation would
allow taking water through the penstock
to tide water at its ultimate designed
capacity.
c. AELP has carried out an extensive
analysis of the flow regime of Salmon
Creek and held numerous meetings with
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
(ADFG) with regard to assuring
sufficient minimum stream flows to
maintaim the indigenous salmon returns.
Accordingly, AELP has reached an
agreement with ADFG not to let the w~ter
level fall below 1.4 feet as measured at
the staff guage adjacent to the fish
hatchery. The exact description of the
location and elevation of the staff
guage will be provided within 60 days.
APPENDIX E-10
STREAM GAUGE SALMON CREEK -
R&M PROJECT NO. C-733
This appendix includes the exact location of the Salmon Creek
stream gauge referred to in Section 2.2.1.
• ".r.l;t t'''-
(":tI tt rIC •• 1:.
~.1"4'IoIl .t·rt:..
ASM ENGINEEAING.INC.
April 20, 1985
Alaska light and Power Company
134 N. Franklin
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Attention: Mr. 8i11 Corbus
Re: Stream Gauge Salmon Creek
R & M Project No. C-733
Gentl ernen :
•
In accordance with your request of approximately Apri 1 17, 1985, we
have field located a stream gauge within Salmon Creek, City and
Borough of Juneau.
The stream gauge exists above the Fishery HOUSing Facility at
Salmon Creek. The gauge is white and located on the easterly bank
Salmon Creek. Per your request we have survey located the position
of this gauge with respect to the earth's surface and also the eleva-
tion of several water height marks on said gauge. The position was
determined utilizing Alaska State Planning Coordinate System, Zone 1.
The elevation was obtained utilizing tidal bench marks in the Juneau/
Salmon Creek area, near Bartlett Memorial Hospital. Specifically the
elevation was cross-checked from CBJ bench mark (S.M.) 57-A through
temporary bench marks (T.B.M.) located at the AEL & P Salmon Creek
Substation/Powerhouse construction facility and run westerly and
northerly to the site.
The follOWing is the geodetic positions of the stream gauge;
Alaska State Planning Coordinate, Zone lj Y = 2374965.63.
X • 2532023.18 Ej Latitude 58 0 19 1 57.193" Northj
longitude 134 0 27' 56.995" W.
The mean lower low water (MLLW) elevation at the 2' mark of the stream
gauge is equal to 25.39 fe.t. while at the 5' mark is equal to 28.40'.
Additionally, a temporary bench mark was set. The temporary bench
mark is a 61
' spike located in a 32 1
• diameter Spruce. 3D' east and 15
feet north of the tidal staff. It is approximately 100' north-
west of the Salmon Creek Hatchery building and garage facility. The
elevation of the temporary bench mark is 32.68' mean lower low water
(MLLW) •
ANCHORAGE FAIHBANKS .JUNEAU S~ll lAy.r
If
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Alaska· light and Power Company
April 20, 1985
Page 2
Should there be questions with regard to the above, ~ease do not
hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
R & M ENGINEERING, INC.
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Exhibit
Number
F-l
F-2
F-3
F-4
F-S
F-6
F-7
F-8
F-9
F-10
F-ll
F-12
EXHIBIT F
GENERAL DESIGN DRAWINGS AND
SUPPORTING DESIGN REPORT
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Title
Annex Creek Component Project Features
Annex Creek Component Power Conduit Profile and Sections
Annex Creek Component Penstock Details
Annex Creek Component Annex Dam Plan and Section
Annex Creek Component Powerhouse Plans and Sections
Salmon Creek Component Project Features
Salmon Creek Component Penstock Profile
Salmon Creek Component Penstock Sections and Details
Salmon Creek Component Dam Plan, Spillway and Intake
Salmon Creek Component Arch Dam Elevation and Sections
Salmon Creek Component Upper Powerhouse -General Site Arrangement
Plan, Section and Detail .
Salmon Creek Component Lower Powerhouse -General Site Arrangement
Plan and Sections
IIPPEH ANNEX LAKE HESERVOIR
Intake
\
\
POWEH TUNNEL ---\
\
Valve chamber
J
To Thane Subltation/
TRUE NORTH
29.5-7-MAGNETIC
NORTH
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'I n I II I
NOTES
I . Mapping Reference :
Application for Annn Creek Pipeline .
RiOht-Of-Way, Owg. No. 6i11-11
Corey and Kromer, Seattle, Feb. 1962
Exhibit F-I Survey Not .. , Applicati~n for
Final Powet Permit, Annex Cr .. k Project, 1915 .
--1 ~ Penltock
--.. ~-POWef' tunnel
_ Tranlmlilion line
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT F-I
ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
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SCALE · I ". ~OO'
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TRIPLE RIVETED PIPE
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0'_ 000 0 • 0 • 0 0 • 0 0 0 00 .0000 00 CI 0 0 • :
TYPICAL LONGITUDINAL SECTION TYPICAL CROSS SECTK>N
DOUBLE RIVETED PIPE
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TYPICAL CROSS SECTION
THROUGH LINED SECTION OF TUNNEL
No Icole
POWER CONDUIT DIMENSIONS
DESCRIPTION
.29.~~7 U"line~ ~(lor~J !!!1!l!I1 in fQc.L!L..Jt_!..B_
79+79 73+47 , Gunnite linedaquore tU~!1eLJILr.Q~ ft.&. ~
73+47 70091. COOc~ete li~ed !u!l!l!tin fQC;;~~Q ~
ZQ:.~~ 2Q+()() Ooubh~ riyet~ ~~~ (li(l' onJrntlt.. 42-!.O __
2(}OOO -6 t 70 'Tripie riveted Iteel p'il'eontrestle 42-1.0.
&70 5·80 Trlp-" riv.ied sieei pipe on irestle 36-1.0.
5'80 0-00 t!!P.!~ !i;'et8ct ateel e!~ ~n trestle _ 34~1.0.
NOTES
I. Elevation. ba .. d on Meon Sea Levee_
2_ Refer to Exhibit F-3 tor typical penstock detuil&_ r-------~-------------------_+--------------------------_+-------------------~-----------------r----------IOOO .~===::t:===::::::::;::::;;;;::;;;.=."...,.,.,;;.~;r;,~,~~~.:._= __ -t-__ -=_----~-.....-_~ P~N-S-~-q-£-K--+-_--_---------------------------------~~_ L~ -__ ~ ~ ~ ~
~------r------------------"-----------------------r---_ ___ AN~~X POWE'!~~~;---500 Q
3. Profile from Application for Ann ... Creek
PIpeline RiQht-of-Woy, 0-9. No. 6111-16, Carey
and Kromer, Seattle, Feb. 1962.
~ "~ , 400i
:::I======-=--=--___ -=_-=---=--=--=--=-~=-----=---+---I--....... ---------=--'----.--------=~~~=~= a
~-----4~0+00~~--------------~30~~~------------~207tLOO~---------------------~Ia.~OO~-----------=0~.ko~0~---~0
STATION
POWER CONDUIT PROFILE
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT F-2
ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
POWER CONDUIT PROFILE AND SECTIONS 2?0: ! , ? 29°' 49°' 6lf1 890' I~I
SCALE: ('. 200' (EXCEPT AS NOTED)
1
20'-0· 1-_______ -=-2-=-6-'----",-0"' ______ --------1
(, ,
-~
,-----------------------1
I
I , ,
I
I , ,
I
l ____ D _______________ J
/-;" ..
I
~~---------------------~~
FRONT ELEVATION SECTION _A-A
. VALVE CHAMBER
SECTION A-A
12· 0 ~'
I.! ! ! I
10'
I
I~' ,
Scale: ~ •• 1'-0·
,"' Ii IUlpenllon cable
St.el to •• r
zo'
I
2~'
I
Tlmbe,' croll beam
Suspension cablel t· IUli>enlion rod
PENSi'OCK
~~=~~=~i-St.eI tro .. beam
PENSTOCK
SECTION B-B
12-0 I' 2' 3' 4' ~. 6' 7' ft 9' 10' II'
IIIII I I I I I I I I I----.J
Scale: t·· 1'-0-
12 0 I' Z' 3' 4 S' 6' 7' 8' 9' 10' II'
1,,,1 1 I I I It'
Scal.: ~ •• I'-OG
8"
SUlp.nllon cabl.
PENSTOCK SUSPENSION BRIDGE
10' 0
I ! .. I
10' , zo' , 30'
I
Scale: ,-. 10'
40'
I
50'
I
-A
'.
.
~ o >
Su.penlion cabl ••
anchored In bedrock
-. -j
42· rili1\9 ... '"
To.
blow-off
~ 34-rllin'il It.m I Qat. vahe
Qat. val""~ _----"'-
U .. d for
tunnel acc ...
~ 34· rilint, Item
~at. valv·.
VALVE SCHEMATIC
HTS
,~Timber bracing
.-----
Vorl .. Max .• pon 12'-0·
TYPICAL PENSTOCI( TRESTLE
12· 0 " Z' 3' 4' ~' 6' 7' 8' 9' 10' II'
! .. ,I r I !
Scale: t .. 1'-0·
o
I
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTR~ PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT F-3
ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
PENSTOCK DETAILS
Z' 3' 4' !t , ! , !
SCALE~ AS NOTED
1
I
,
\
(
~mb.r .addl. dam
Dam Crest EI. 846
Spillway
8·xlQ"cap
~ Spillway erut E1844.3
Concr.t. to.
EI.824
SECTION A-A
IZ-0 , r I~' I~' 2p' ~'
~"~'~~~~--s-c~a-I.-:~~·-.-I~~_-O-·--L---~'
..
) II I 010
10 Q) t-
~ --
PLAN
10' 0 10' 20' 30' <40' 50'
L· ............. u.......L' __ ...1.' __ --'-, __ ....l' __ --'-, _----1,
Seal.: 18 .10'.
TFIUE
NORTH . .<, ~\29'~ •
. ' '. . .~. -L...-WAGNETIC
NORTH
.-.......
NOT.ES
I. Topooraphy for plan i. ba .. d on an
ollumed volue of EI. 192 for the spillway
crest. (equal to EI. 844.3 Wean Sea Level)
2 . See Appendix F-I for dilcullion of duion
and dom lafety aspectl.
3 . TImber saddle dam is of similar conatructlon
to main dam.
4.Reference:Aa buill drowlnoa, F.P.C Project Na.2307
Annex Creek Dam Replacement, A .J. Induatriu,lnc.,
JUfleau, AI.aaka, March 1967.
ANNEX CREEK AND SA L MON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT F-4
ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
ANNEX DAM PLAN AND SECTION
a I' 2' .. ' 5' e'
LI __ ~' __ --'-~~~ ___ L-_~I ____ ~I
N
1
1
1
'b
"' !!!
24· 010. tingle
oate Yal"e
~---r-34-010. rl .... g atem
gate valve
~--===::=3:==~:---4 -2.. 300V -23.00() V t----.1-;::=========::; !::::::::::;;;:::!:;::±:;;v~:;;::;~:=:;::;z=::::;?( Single pha.e franaforme"
Switchgear Boardwalk
24-010 . aingle
gate valv .. ~--
LI Generator 2.,2::;0 !tVA
"========~=:n=======;:~~~~=:::::!:J-Impulse turblnea t.: 2,~OO tip. loch
Generator 1,800 ItVA)
8
L
16'-6"'
~---t1'---Tallraca Channel
,
18'-0-
L
8
~
PLAN AT EL. 2B.~6
12· 0 ~' 10' 15' 20' 25' 30' 3~' 40' 4~' ~'
1.1 •• ,.1 I 1 I 1 I I I I
CorruQOted melal
'idln~ and roof!"9
o o + o
Tran'former'--1tt--__
PENSTOCK
Nonl'
Scale: i -. 1'-0·
'b -' Q
~EL2~15::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tailrace Chan""
EI , 20.74 I flf"1\ 1~:;4;;:,:::=E=I=. 1=2:::.7=4===:;;; :~~w~er-ir-EI.I7~~::;\
,z"0 ~' 10' 15' 2.0' 2.~' :ro' 3~' 40' 4~' 50'
II" .. ! I I I I I I I I , SECTION B-B SECTION A-A
Sca": ~ •• ""0·
TRUE
MAG 'IIETIC
NOR 'rH
~O
~O
40
Q-HelicoPler landinQ pod
2,0
'B'oordwolk -.....
,I
c/ Building, ~~ 'l' ,C)
PENsrOCK~y ., ,
z... J... ~ ,ul,rut;.
POWERHOUS~~I '---....J
T,akll
H.,;coO'" . ()
landing pad J 'V
POWERHOUSE -GENERAL SITE ARRANGEMENT
40' 0
I , I , I
40'
I
so'
I
120'
I
160' 200'
Scale: 1-·40'
NO.!ES
I. Relative location of project feature. i. approKlmote.
Z.PowerhoulII elevation. based on US.G.S. Dolum
19~9-5 which relulta in penslock nonle at
EL 2 7.15. Si te arranoement contou". baaed
EI. 0 equal fa EI . 27.1 ~ U.S .GS. Datum 19~9-~
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT F-5
ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
POWERHOUSE PLANS AND SECTIONS o I' 2' J" 4" ~" 6"
I J I ! I t I
SCALES AS NOTED
1·
1
Exilting lurface Itreeta
and Itructurel in thil
not ahown .
LOWER POWERHOUSE
Acce .. rood -
LOWER PENS rOCK
Bifurcation
UPPER POWERHOUSE
~ TRANSMISSION LINE
NOTES
TRUE
NORTH
I . Mapping ReferericII:
MAGNETIC
NORTH
AI built drawingl for Lower Salmon Creek
Penstock, April 1984, Montgomery Consulting
Engineer., La Jolla, Ca.
As buill drawingl for Upper Salmon Creek
Penstock, Quinton Engineerl, Los Angeles,
Co ., March 1966.
Survey not .. for Upper Penltock and Trans ..
million Line, Application for Final Power
Permit, Exhibits F3 a f4, Alalk(l Galtineau
Minin g Company, Alaska, 191~.
Penstock above ground
-~---Penstock buried
Tranamillion line
ANNE X CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU. ALASKA
EXHIBIT F-6
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
PROJECT FEATURES
600' 0 600' 1200' 1800' 2400'
LI .....L' .!-L.....L' __ --'-I ---=-sc=ALi--;r;-60 dl I
~.
I
·I~ __ ---------------~------------------------~
1
r---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~__,
-.
~
oS
c
~
D > • W
Brldo.·\ ,.I-Brldoe BridQe \
S.lm.. ;!
CrHtDIl. > (/)
-+-:=11 TUftne,! Bridve\ I I 00
900
800 -• 700 :.
.§ sOO
c ~OO .!!
ii 40() > • W 300 _
200
lliL
_0_
~ l~ ) .no ~~ .n ......
(Ii' I~ J -0 !?~ 001 NN
~ ~
~ -~t1~ ~~ \ --f--1000
~~ 900
~ io/' \~ ~ ~2 / (/) en (/)(1)
-.,\ / ---.ti L ~ r----i------==~~~~~~~~t2================~lri_t_--------~~~L-------_t--~~r__f--------------1--t-~~O~~~--+_--------------_+~ 800 ~------+_------------------------_1--------------------~~~_r----------_+_r~----------+_--~~~f_---------------4L-4---~--_f------------------~~~ 700 ~ ~ :.z.V --rUp,r~FR PO:"ERHQUSE 1§ 600 .5 r====t================t=============~==~r=====::====::~=r==~~~====~~~II~~:tk/~~~==;;;;;±J~ 500~ ~ ~~~
~
~------~------------------~----+-------------------------1_------------------------~--------------------____ +I ~~------------------------+_-I 300 W
I 200
40+00 30+00 20+00 10+00
UPPER PENSTOCK PROFILE
( 0+00 12(;+00
Bifurcation
Upper Pena'ock Sta. 0+35
·L~ ... ~!" P~!'!!t~ek Sta. !2! + 2!
110+00
100
o
POWER CONDUIT DIMENSIONS
STATION
FROM TO DESCRIPTION
UPPER PENSTOCK
1100
42+90 42+22 Riv.ted .t.el pipe enca.ed in concrete 38-1.0.
-42+22 39+06 Riwted .teel pip. buri.d 3S-1.0.
________ ~--------------------------~--------~----------------~~-=9~0=0 39+06 31+19 R~~ed ~~ p~e onke.H. 3S-Ln
I 800 r---------r-------~~------~_----~ 3 I + I 9 22 + 3 S Riveted , at ... pipe on tr .. tl. 36 1.0 .
. ________ ~--------------------------~------------------------~~~-~~-7~0~oi 22+38 16+65 R~ehd ah~~~onke.He3~ln
~~--------------------~----------~~~----------~------------------------~--------------------------~ __________________________ ~~~~ 600£ 16+65 6+~ ~~hd.h~~~~ ke~.3~ln !! 5 00 ~ 6+ 62 0 + 00 Riw.ted at"1 pipe o'n tre.tl. 30· 1.0.
~~--------------------~----------_r~~----------~----------------~------~--------------------------_r--------------------------~r~-~~ ~~c:::::::::::::::=====F~~~----~db~~~~~~*=================,=========d===========================k==========================~~~·1~4~0~0~ LOWER PENSTOCK r 300~ 121+21 117+32 Weld" at ... pipe ~ pipe .upport ~2-·I.D.
Weld.d .t"1 pipe buried 42-1.0. --------~--------------------------~--------------------------~-,-~~
______ ~------------------------~---------------------------+_--------------------------~~ 200
100
o
70+00
1100
1000
900
800
II 7 + 32 96 + ~O
96+:50 95+00 Welded .te.1 pipe on pip •• up-p-o-rt--4-2·--I.D-.--i
95+00 94+3~ Weld.d .te.1 pipe encaa.d in concrete ~2-1.0.
~,-----
94+35 10+92.61 Weld" st"1 pipe buried 42'"1.0.
" 00
!OOO
900
SOO
NOTES
I. Ar bltrary .. ewatlon datum Vied.
Spillway cre.t EI. 1172 I. 26.29 tNt ~Iow Wean
Lo .. r Low Water.
2 . Referenc •• -A. built drawinQ' for La...,. Salmo"
Creek Pen.tock, April 1984, MontQomery
Con.ultino EnQine.rs, La Jolla. Ca.
AI built drawino. for Supports for Upper
Salmon Creek Penstock, F.P.C. Project No. 2301.
A.J. Indu.t!I .... Inc .. Jun.au, Ala.ka, 1966.
;:.1 700 100 -;
~ ~1 600
.&: 500 u
0
~ 400 -
300
200
100
0
50+00 -40+00
-----------
30+00 20+00
LOWER PENSTOCK PROFILE
.a
N en .. -
2 --G
in ---:1.
J IO~OO
LOWER POWFRHOUSE
600 =
500 c:
.2
-400 D ,. • ~ . W
200
100
0
zoo·
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT F-7
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
o ~STO~~f>ROF~. 100' 1000'
~-!~~--~CALE~I·.2~OO~·~·---~----~!
1,
1
\
\
20' min.
Compacted backfill
Of cement Ilurry
Trench Ipoll
6-mln . compacted
beddinO material
TYPICAL PENSTOCK AND ROAD SECTION
Lowe, Penltock 5to. 101" 92.61-S'o. 95.00
and 5'o.961"50-S'0.1I7.32
r-A
l
VIEW
NT5
-I£'PENSroCK ~
1'-6-16-'lmber
pipe lupport
SECTION A-A
SUPPORTS FOR LOWER PENSTOCI~
S,o. 9'+00-5to. 96+50 a 5to.1I7. 32-5to.I21. 21
NTS
PENSTOCK-
'0 1 -' . ..,1(
-CI • E
.Jt
j
PENSTOCl(-
Tlmbef .oddle
<> _,
N,
-I(
CI
• E ~
CI >
Vorie.-=.I ___ --1 Mal. Ipon 12'-0-___ _
TYPICAL PENSTOCK STEEL TRESTLE
Upper Penstock Sto. 0+00 -S'o. 39 +06
NTS
nmber bracino ~
TYPICAL PENSTOCK TI MBER TRESTLE
Upper Penstoc:\ S,o. 0.00-S'o , 3S.06
NTS
, NOTE
Timber and It.el pen.tock 're.'le. Interlperled
b.t we.n Sta, 0+00 and 5'0,39·06· MOlt tru'le.
are mode of timber.
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT f-8
SALMON CREEK C~PONENTS
PENSTOCK SECTIONS AND DETAILS
I' 2' l' .' ~' 6 ' 7' r! 9' '1 't
, ~CAL~ I/~' • :'. o~ , ,
I
1
I
,.
1 .
-'----~-
Wood handrail
Wood walkway
EJ.1I77
ELII72 ..
SECTION 0-0
II
h-t-. -/--
20' 0 20' 410' 60' BO '
" f ., I I I
Scale: ta • 20'
II :ll-:
...... (I :
A •• " ..
SECTION C-C
;alkWay ~ r~ 10 'lI.oy bay.
• center. c 'pI . 'at 6'-0
1 '-0-(typ.)
at base)
I
ill .1 ~......-----1 I -..0<1_ (
',--, "--
c
L ~ l~ I W U
I I
~ o
SPILLWAY SECTION-DETAIL Z
4' 0 4' B' 12' 16' 20'
I , , " ! , I I I I I ~
Scale: 1-. 4'
C
-.J
I
Trashrack ~
r-:A 1.1_'-_ 1.1-
•• .. ~ I r~ ~'-II·-=-~~11 -fll r ----·-1 t
lJpetream B I i l -----~ 1-" ::!: B
face of Dam I II
I :: "-INI II
"g)i !! ~ .~I II
QI :: I : --.,.....---
! i: 6'-0-L : ~ n ! :~ __ J ------------1 ~-
\/
~-..)----I .... ------------
I L "0 \ " Upstream A-' I \ I face of dam
NOTES
~l \ 3~0·,~ ~ --\r~ji Transition
:_ ---1 . __ '.___)
DETAIL X
'0 .. -co
b:=:;:::. :::;:. :::::;.=. =:I.=-=' =. :=:!.=::J ..... :::.: __ _
SECTION 8-8
PIPELINE INTAKE DETAILS
2' 4' 6' B' 10' 12' 14' 16'
1111rl~
Scal.: r .. I!...O"
l Arbitrary elevation datum used.
Spillway ernt EI. 1172 Is 26_29 feet below Mean
Lower Low Water . .
2.See Exhibit F-IO for additional dam deloit..
3 .MapplnQ Spurce : Application for Final Power
Permit. Salmon Creek and Anne. Creek Projects.
Exhibit A-2. Alaska Gastineau MlnlnQ Co.,
Juneau, Alaska, AUQu.t 1.1917.
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUN EAU. ALASK A
EXHIBIT F-9
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
DAM PLAN, SPILLWAY AND INTAKE
O~I __ ~:_· __ ~r __ ~f~~f ___ ?~· __ ~f
SCA L ES AS NOTED-
Stn. 7+00
Spillwo,
Normal max. W.s.
EI. 1140
0
9
4Q
a ;;
.:,
510. 6+00
EI.1I7!s
° ° ~ ~
It»
:! :! ft .,
EI.1I40 EI.1I40
Intake
DAM SECTIONS
s'
TOTAL
THICKNESS
6
8
EI.I140 1.2
16
20
24
27
~-.. ------
30 _.
El.10~5 32.5
r----.-----
=--------l4-2 .~· EI. 1043
f--'----=-=-:.::...--+~~:~~Q~
33.5 c--. ____
36.5
-' ~7' EI .1019
. -=:--10'----
_~~~~~:::::::: : --. -Hioo7
,.-.r-----+~~~I .
Vah,.
38.5
41
44
47.5
DAM DIMENSIONS
ELEVATION 'DOWNSTREAM I UPSTREAM
RADIUS : RADIUS
1175 325 331
-.. ---_._----r-----. ',-
1163 325 333
1151 313 325
--
II 39 300 316
---
1127 28~ 305
1115 270 294
---
II 03 255 282 . -. __ ._------.--~--.. -_. --.
1091 240 270
--. --. ~.-.--._---
1079
t-
22~ 2515
---. ---
1067 209 245 .~ ---
1055 190 226.5
--I--' --
1043 168.5 207
--I----
1031 146.5 187.5
1019 124 168
1007 100 147.5
L (Fence L Walkway. EI. II~
~~~~fl~Il=J~III=~ILllfi'~~JlJl~~II~~E3=t~E3=F~E3=E~~~~~=£~~=t~EE~x=EI~~~3E~~~~~~=X~~~~EX3E~~~E3=r~E3~~:=X~~EX~~=r~~~~~=r~E3~~~rrE7~~ELII70
~-----r ~-"--.---~-·-~----------~--------~---------r---------T---------~---------~---------+---------~----------r_--------+_---------/~~~'-.. j
° . ."
+ co
C ;;
1---___ ---+-______ ---+-"'~:__-----__1_-----_+---------I_-------+------+-----+_-----t-------r-----I-------+-------~~L...~·--EI. 1I~0 , / ~---+------_+--~~~-_+-------_+-------_r---------~------~-------+------+---------r-----------r---------r-~~~-~ . AF'_ ° ° ° aI + + L--------~---------~~~------_r------T_--------t----------r---------r---------------------~----------+---------~7~~~--°co~1 ---j------t-""'~--___t_---___r___.------+-----i-----+------t--.. ------+--------t-----+L ~I
N -
-~f-------------t----~~,,-----l__--------__f_---------_+---------+_--------__t_---------___t------------r---------~----A·~~~-1.1I00 ~ ~ f ·NOTES L------I------4i..----I-----------;f.----------1------__t-------+--------t --------r -------IVb~~-I. Arbitrary elevation datum used .
,...
010+1 " ~ Spillway Crest El.lIn II 26.29 feet below M.an
~ Low.r Low Water. ---+-------~,,~-------+-------__t------_+------+------.t_---------t--~ 2.Source : Application for Final POWIlt' P'rmit, Salmoft "--..--1--' ~~ Creek and Annelt Creek Projectl,Exhibit A'l.
L---------t--------=-=-----+----------+------------l--------+-------------t-----------,.."'~'---1 - -----Alaska Galtlneau MlnlnQ Co.,Juneou.Mo-aka,AUQ-1 ~O+I ~ ./ ... ~!:IO~ 1917 and 01 built dwql.for Repair of Salmon
,_ ~ ~ Cr .. k Dam. A.J. InefUl" .... Inc. 1967. L----------\~~--------+---------~----------r----~=--~~-r----------~ L-~--'----------~~=-"i'___----+---------;J'L-~___+.."..--.~---c--!I
~I "~;;.J;!!I~ /
.. I (1.1000
J t· ___ ·_-.E~+'199~ !I 'PENSTOCK ~
Low level !ilChorve lunnel
~I
ELEVATION LOOKING UPSTREAM
20'
!
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTR~ PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT F-IO
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
ARCH DAM ELEVATION AND SECTIONS
o 20' loci 60 8,0' 100'
! ! SCALE : I". zoo ' ----'-------',
TRUE
NORTH
MAGNETIC
NORTH
-,.,.....,,---..--~-4';~ .
. '~~'!C~.,~~-~'
0/:~O
SITE PLAN
/IIPPER PENSTOCK
~~o0-s •• P ... 'oo' ~y---.,--Bifurcation Detail
7 UPPER POWERHOUSE
PIpe IUpport / -' -'
-' "-
/ / T '1 FI.Il""/ -al race
// <)Shed
-40' 0 -40'-eo' 120' 160' 200'
I ••• , ! I ! I I I I
Scale: 1---4<)'
77'-7·
r---=,
:A :--Penltock r : I , : ; ,
Tailrace ~ LA
I
1.750 kVA
-Generator
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT
r 15'-0·
I -;;.::=====;-i---.-
.
ID ,
.... •
30·lteel penltock
PENSTOCK
30" steel
penltock
'--30· butterfly "alve
BIFURCATION DETAIL
NTS
NOTES
__..------------.---I. Site plan from AI-built drawinOI for the Lower
Salmon Creek Penltock, FERC Project -No. 2301,
Montoomery Coniultino Enoine.rl.lnc., April 198:).
Contours repr ... nt arbitrary elevation datum
Corruoated metal roof
Floor EI .451
Reinforced •
concrete . ~-.
. lu~~t,"-,!cture _ ....
Wood frame buildino
Jet E1.449.3
"0 ,
io
"0
-' ....
(\.I
-4.79 feet below Mean Lowe, Low Wate,_
2 . Arbitrary elevation datum used for powerhouse
elevationl _ Spillway creat EL 1172 il
26.29 feet ~Iow .... an Lower Low Water .
Corruooted metal
liding
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT F-II
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
UPPER POWERHOUSE -GENERAL SITE ARRANGEME
PLAN, SECTION AND DETAIL r 2" r __ ~_-----,-r __ --Jr
10' 15' 20' 25' 30' SECTION A-A 1.1 , I I I
Scale: ~-. "-0·
1
A
L
o woter
heater
cr--Eye wa.h
;:=-
Storage
area
~Batterl"
PLAN
EL 41
On .
§E
r--r--r--r--..--..--..--..--..--~ r--I---
LOWER PENSTOCK
'0 ,
N
N
Fin. couplln9 -
culltert
SITE PLAN
SA LMON CREEK LOWER POWERHOUSE
"'0' ° 40' 80' 120' 160' 200'
I, I , ... 1 I I I I
60'-0·
~:""l
~ __ .,'--42· .teel pen(,toc:k
\ ;"---Steel tran3ition
~~B
: I : val"e ."01.1' 3d' .teel penstodl ----; :
A
L
Cont roI Room
PLAN
EI. 32
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT
12" 0 10' 15' 20'
1""" I
sca .. :~·. 1'-0·
30'
30 ton manual brldqe
crane assembly with holst-
10,~00 kVA
Gen.rator
Switch
gear
Generator
12·0 5' '01, ," ,
~etal from., building
Re inforced concrete substructure
timber pile
foundation
SECTION B-B
10' , 20'
Seale:~·. 1'-0·
8o"ery Room
EI. 41
Control Room
Treated
timber pile
foundation
12·0 ~'
I,'!., . I
2~' ,
Brido' crone roil
SEcrON A-A
10'
I
I~'
I
20'
I
Scale: ~ •• ,'-0·
25'
I
BOl culvert
water pick-up
30'
I
Generotor
NOTES
I. Arbitrary elevation datum uMCI
Is 4 .19 feet betow ~.on Lower
Low Water.
2. Sit. Plan from Application for
Amendment of Licen.e for
Salmon Creek Project. FERC
Project No. 2301, Montoomery
Con.ultin9 Engine.rs.lnc.
January 198"'.
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTR~ PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT F-12
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
LOWER powERHOUSE -GENERAL SITE ARRANGEMENT
PLAN AND SECTIONS
o '" 2" 3" •• r 'f'
SCA LES AS NOTED'
L-_______________________________________________________________________________ ~ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ __
Exhibit
Number
G-l
G-2
G-3
G-4
G-S
General Map
EXHIBIT G
PROJECT AREA MAPS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title
Annex Creek Component Project Boundary
Annex Creek Component Project Boundary -Transmission Line
Salmon Creek Component Project Boundary
Salmon Creek Component Powerhouse Project Boundary Details
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----·Nollonal Forest Boundary
--Penllocks and power
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---;------------=-Tranlmillion line
.? FAIRBA':S \ PROJECT ~ '. (LOCATION
AN C H OR A ~E \. "-~)Ov~ r (O~~~~NEAU
•• c:?~-.
2,000'
) 2;0 ~<J~~\ ) #v. ,
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ANN~X CREEK AND SALMON CREEK HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT JUNEAU. ALASKA
EXHIBIT G-I
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GENERAL MAP 8.000' 10,000, . 2,000' 4,000' 6,000'
, SCALE : I". 2,ood
I
I
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TRUE
NORTH
1!5 Acr .. In Secllon S
8
POWERHOUSE AREA DETAIL
PROJECT BOUNDARY
50' 100' 150' 200' 250'
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Scali: la·50•
242 Acre. In Section 9
<4
Project boundary
0.3 Acrn In Section 16
16
-----
-ProJect boundary
(Sel Exhibit G-31
To Thane ~,.",,,,,-
600' 0
I, "! I
POWER CONDUIT ALIGNMENT
CONDUIT SECTION BEARING DISTA":CE
0+00 1 N 59-30'W 704.)7' --.. ----N 64-i3' W -·S04. :SOI 1 2 ---.... ----N 74-57'W 652.04' 2 ~ - -
3 4 N61-38'W 547. :!6' --4 5 N 54-36'W 205:!H' --------
N 25-35'W 278.14' -~ 6 ------
6 7 N 73-54'W 208-"'4' ---
7 8 S 87-35'W 146.13'
8 9 S74-16'W 362. ,~O'
9 10 N 76-02'W 252 .• 'SI' ------10 II N 58-13' W 480,'~I' I---------
N 48-25'W 286,01' II 12 ------
12 13 N 10-42'W 116_ ;,~5' ----
13 14 N 60-26'W 298.'JO'
r---!4 15 -----"--N 47-0e'W 245_'35'
r-15 -16
-------N 15-15' W 381.82'
16 17 N 33-45'W 325.19' -
f-----.----
18
------
N26-13'W 82.99' 17 --------
18 19 N 62-0-1' W 119. ~6' --------19 20 -----N 88-II'W 132. ~i3' f------
21 N 4D-49'W 255.155' _~O ---------
21 22 N 71-56'W i44.97'
-22 23 N 11-28'W
--
119. n' r----.-N 21-22'W
--
15. ,!5' f-_~3 24 .. --24 25 N 21-22'W 24,SI'
- -25 26 --N 56-28'W 80.~8' 1--26 27 -
N 11-28'W !OS8.iO'
~7 28 -N IS-13'W 120.15'
28 .?9 ---N 48-II'W SO.'30'
-=~~ ~Q -------N 27-09'W --. 38.00'-
10
~ Atr" In Section 10
~ 10 _8 7 /~ PENSrOCJ(
<_,' -~6
Sta.Ot-OO
-, 9 '-..
'\ !5 ~ (Project boul\dary ~~ r,,~
15
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ANNEX r:REEK L
POWERHOUSE--<'
43 Acr .. In Section 15 "'<:-:,~~~<,,-~ ,f
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'1 0
PLAN
600' 1200' 1800' 2400' 3000'
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Scale: la·600•
)
EXHIBIT G-2
KEY 'MAP
LEGEND
- - -Project boundary --<-Plnltod:
--........ -Power tunnel
~ Power conduit PIS
----4--TroMmiuion lin6
NOTES
I. Tran.million line Project boundary and Project
Area il shown on Exhibit G-3.
2. Survey Data Source: E.hibit F-I, Survey Note.,
Application for Final Power Power Permit,
Alaska Gastineau MininQ Co., Juneau, Alalka,1915.
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I
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT G-2
ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
PROJECT BOUNDARY r r ~" r I"
I
SCALE AS NonD
6" ,
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10 II 12
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34
11.:3 Ac.
13
14
COURSE NO BEAR I N G DISiANCE (tt) R.O.W. WIDTH COURSE NO BEARING 01 5TA NCE (ft) FROM TO (ft.) FROM TO
0 1 S34-24 W 705.8 40 IS 19 N 2 I-II W -439 .5
I 2 534-24' W 596.7 40 19 20 N69-43 W 656.9
2 3 S39-19' W 18~ .8 40 20 21 548-36' W 380.6
3 4 560-od W 908.9 40 21 22 573-00 W 597.7
4 ~ S61-0TW 713.4 40 22 23-5 '68-53' W 311.2
5 6 S51-32W 866.3 40 23 24 S74-560W 5~7. 0
6 7 1554-09 W 339.3 40 24 25 S63-02' W 321 .7
7 8 S59-52' W 407 .5 40 25 26 S73-35 W 425.2
8 9 560-I~ W 2153.9 40 26 27 NSI-2 <i W 374 .7
9 10 567-II' W 392.4 40 27 28 N88-04' W 394 . ~
10 II 569-33 W 278.7 <40 28 29 S53-~4' W 300.6
II 12 N77-31' W 533.4 ..0 29 30 581-3I'W' 257.7
12 13 NB2-46' W 1616.2 40 30 3 I N79-3 Z' W ~06.3
13 14 N62-31' W 1796 .2 40 31 32 N79-32' W 129.5
14 I~ N54-54' W 1381 .1 40
I~ 16 N71-24'W 912.0 40 ~~ 33 543-05' W 1916 .8
33 34 516-28' W 1544.3
16 17 N39-51' W 12S1 .3 L 40 34 35 S2S-03' E 360 .0
17 18 N52-OO'W 643 .2 40 35 36 519-27' 'It 4027 .1
7 8
5-5Ac.
I 16
19 20
29
31 32
COURSE NO BEARI NG FROM TO
R.Ow. WIDTH
(ft)
40 36 37 580-12' W
40 37 38 5SQ-12' W
40 38 39 515-51' W'
40 39 40 536-12 W
40 40 41 561 ·0B' W
40 41 ~Z.... 523~7' YJ
40 42 43 563-00' W
40 43 44 N50-05 W
40 ~ 45 5S9-26 W
40 45 46 ,565-00' W
40 46 47 544-15' W
40 47 48 535-13' W
I 40 48 49 543-30' E
40 49 50 537-50 ' W
40_ 50 51 N 79-_50' W
40 51 52 534-30' W
40 ~2 53 551-56' W
40
10 II
ANNEX CREEK
POWERHOUSE ~
14
22
DISTANCE (ft) IR O'ff ;~'DTH .
2829 .0 590
2400.0 1000
2197 .6 1000
1816.3 500
22~~.:2 500
2293.9 500
1881. B ,W
2032 . I 40
1752 . B ~
1755 .. 0 4·0
II 25 c B _'-'0
244.6 4
210.9 ·10
407_ 3 ·;0
16Q..-5 40
18~1 .2 -.0
1420 _0 ·~O
~ I ~ ~~ ~
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T 415
"'<>..:.>-:)~;~A~--~---~-J ~, -'---EXHIBIT G -3
~
KEY MAP
~AGNETIC
NORTH
L Acrl •• hown arl aria. of Projlct Tranamillion
Hnl ri9ht-of-way in loch .. ction.
2. 51ction linl' orl un.ur\llyed and repu.ent
projlctlon. modi by BL~.
3. 5urvey Data Source: EaMment ~iptlon of
Annex Creek Tranlmiulon Line and Tel~honl
Line, Toner-NordllnQ a Auoc:latll, Inc., Juneou,
Aloaa..a. Apri .1 15.1985.
ANNE-X' CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT G-3
ANNEX CREEK COMPONENT
PROJECT BOUNOARY-TRANSMISSION LINE
2,000' 0 2,000' ~,ooo' 6,000' 8 ,000' IO,~ I I I I I I I
SCALE I"" 2,000'
COURSE NO
FROM TO
o (Lower PH I
I 2
2 3
:3 4
4 5
5 6
6 7
7 8
8 9
9 10
II
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
20 21
21 22
22 a
23 24
LOWER PENSTOCK ALI GN MENT
BEARING DISTANCE(ft.)
N 46· 59 E 70.8
N 2~ 42 E 414 .6
N 2 I -19' E 455.0
NTa-24 E 21!0.3
N 10·4Tw 422.5
N54· 24 E 307.5
S 80· 5~E 291.7
S 65· 41' E 439 .0
N 89·39' E 244 .0
N 65· 06'~E 337.7
N :39·EE 32 .0
N 13· 39' E 3~.0
N 12· 05' W 198 .5
N 38· 31' E 291 .1
N62· 14' E 276.9
S51-I4'E 68.4
N 85° 53' E 378.0
N 29·~3'E 164.7
N 53· 15 E 98.6
N 32-11'E _61.4
N 4r29' E 162.B
N5F481-E 88.4
N 32· 57' 203 .2
S 82· 22' E 323.4
DISTANCE (ft.) COURSE NO. BEARING FROM TO
24 25 S 75· 08 E 109 .2
25 26 S 40· 19' E 181.7
26 27 S 18· 44' E 152 .6
27 28 S 26· 09' E 124 .8
28 29 S 81·09 E 116.9
29 30 S 88· I2'E -158.6
30 31 N 67· 39' E 313.0
~~ ____ ~ __ ~~~~~~~r-__ -~3=3~~4
-=--+-__ --=20 5. I
31 32 N 36· 44' E
32 33 N a-08 E
33 34 N 48·40' E ~T3-'-4
~~----~--~~~~~~~~--=2~9~3
165,-3
140.2
34 35 -s7 6· 05' E
35 36 N 68· 43' E
36 37 N51·1 5 E I
37 38 N 2· 41 W 160 .0
38 39 N 2· 08' E
39 40 N 52· 41 E
40 __ 41 N 68· 2 ri E
41 42 S 89· 43' E
42 43 N 83· 59 E
1---'~ ____ ---= __ +-=-:--=--=--=-----'--'=-r--'=-+-__ 2 O£,O
549. I
43 44 S 77· 05 E 565 . I
44 45 N 65· 16' E 355.0
4546(Wy. N80·41'E 61.6
I 3
UPPER PENSTOCK ALIGNMENT
COURSE NO. BEARING DISTANCE (ft.) FROM TO
DAM I N BI·46 W 101.3
I 2 S 78-01' W 69.3
2 3 N 83·~. W 437.7
3 4 N 88-46' W 527.2
4 5 N 86· 57' W 1163.6 ---
5 6 N61·42'W 222.8
6 7 S 44·-41' W 206_6
7 8 S 62· 15' W-265 .7
8 9 S 35· 3ri W 446 _0
9 10 S 26· 14' W ~6 .8
10 Upper P H_ S 3~ 34'W 535 .0
I
98 Acr .. In Section 2
2
TRUE
NORTH .iAGNETIC
t..ORTH
--1-II Acrel in Sec:tion 3
Ace ... road
UPPER POWERHOUSE
9
19 Acr .. In Section 9
LOWER PENSTOCK
lOWER POWERHOUSE
(S •• E, hi bit G -. '.r r un.ar,1
(Se. Exhibit G-5< for boundary)
TRANSMISSION LINE
20 Acr .. In Section 10
10 " TRANSMISSION LINE ALIGNMENT
COURSE NO. BEARING DISTANCE (to
FROM TO
COURSE NO. BEARING DISTANCE(ft) FROM TO
U ~!::~~! __ -,I:--+, .:...:.N--,6::....7,--·--=0=--:1,,' _W,-,---+--=20 8 8-=--:...._ 0-=------1
t 2 N 24· I 2' E I 68. 3
;~ 3 N II 2· 08' E 257 _ 0 3--------'47-+N~e E I 36 . I
26 27 N67· 06 E 126.0
27 2 8 S 39· 21' E-+-___ 1_2_9_._3 __ ---I
28 29 S 3 5· 48' E I 8 I . 2
29 30 --S5S·-3i'E 2~L3.8
4 5 N 23· 2 7' E I 98 . 3 30 3 1 S 43· 34 E 224 .9
!i 6 N 3· I 6 ' E 333 .9
6 7 N3T~'E I 83 _ 2
31 32 S 79· 16' E I I 7 . 2
32 33 N 74;-,49'-' --=E"-+---'3-'O--'I'--'-. 7=-~
7 8 N 21· 22'-E 227 . 8
6 9 N~OI' E 381 _5
9 lOS 79· 18' E 145 .5
I 0 I I S ~-59'-E I 00 . I
I I 12 S 6V 19 E 207 I
12 13 563--57'--=-E-+----'-1 54 -. 7
13 I 4 S 82· 50' E 136. I
3 _3 _____ 34 N 55-16' E .-L91 . I
34 3 5 N 3 6 • 4 2'._--=E'-t-----"2.§_~_
3_~._ 36-N 39-28' E 168 .3
~~ 3 7 _KI ~_ 42'-E ~§.5 . I
37 38 N 4 I· 57'E 225 .8
3B 39 N52· 23~ ~J 4 .6
39 40 N 70· 24'-E 169 .9
14 15 N77·21'E 210_0
I 5 I 6 N 67"24' E 148 _ 4
40 41 N §..8· 00 E~Q~.5
41 42 N 57· 08' E 366 .7
I 6 I 7 N 62· 24' E 172 _ 7
I '7 18 N 24~8'E 251.8
I B I 9N33· 5!l' E 244 .2
1-9 20 N 54· 19 E I 66 .2
42 43 N 32· 40' E 2-'5 .5
43 44 NGO'-2o' E ~I . 8
44 45 N 7 7 ~5' E I 40 . 4
45 46 S 76 ---:3-5'-E --293:()
20 2 ( N7 9· 04T E 274.0 46 47 S 80· 1,3' E 235 .4
21 22 S 85· 18' E I 58 .5
22 23 IN 69· 29'-E _ '-82.7
47 48 N 7 2 • 09' E ~ 8 _ 5
48 49 N 74· 08' E 212 .0
23 24 tL29· 27' E 31 I _ 3
24 25 N 61· 23' E 75 . I
49 50 N 7 I· 10' E 362 _ 6
50 51 N 33· 02' Ern. 4
25 26 Ealt 76 .0 51 52 N43· 0,' E 123 .1
KEY MAP
167 Acr .. in Section I
LEGEND
NOTES
12
Power conduit
Tranimillion line
Project boundary
I. Survey data lourcel:
Upper Penltock and Tranlmillion Line :
Exhibit F-3 and F-4, Application for Final
Power Permit, Alalka Gastineau Minino Co .,
Juneau, Alalka, 1915.
Lower Penltock: As builta, Montoomery
ConluitinQ Enoineera , 1984 .
600'
1,
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
HYDROELECTRIC PROJE CT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT G -4
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
PROJECT BOUNDARY o , ,
SCA L E ', •• 600'
3000' ,
TRUE
NORTH MAGNETIC
NORTH
/ " . 'SO""O
'-Salmon ~--Crnk -~' !
UPPER POWERHOUSE AREA
PROJECT BOUNDARY DETAIL
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/'\/
/
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/
LOWER POWERHOUSE AREA
PROJECT BOUNDARY DETA!L
MAGNETIC
Nc)RTH
NOTES
SALMON CREEK
RESERVOIR ____ ~.--........ ..
.~~
UPPER
POWERHOUSE
EXHIBIT G-~
JUNEAU
KEY MAP
I. Upper Powerhou.e project bouncSory bearlnOland
dlltanc" are not .urve.,". They ore "tlmatect·
bo.ed on prOjKt feature location •.
2.lo .... Powerhou.e project boundary bearlnOI
and dlatancn are from u.S.S. No. 382~ and State
of Alaska. Department of HIOhWGy$. RIC)ht~of-Way
Wop tOf' foan Drive.
Project boundary
Penatock
ANNEX CREEK AND SALMON CREEK
• HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
JUNEAU, ALASKA
EXHIBIT G-~
SALMON CREEK COMPONENT
POWERHOUSE PROJECT BOUNDARY DETAILS
4,d ? 4~' 8~' '20' ,~. Z?O
SCALE ," • 40'-0"