Author(s): Tomasz Kolerski; Hung Tao Shen
Linked Author(s): Tomasz Kolerski, Hung Tao Shen
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Abstract: In this paper, the ice retention capability and effectiveness of a proposed small hydroelectric dam on the Grasse River at Massena, NY were assessed using the dynamic ice transport numerical model DynaRICE. The ice retention capability as well as the under ice current and the backwater effect of the ice accumulation of the MED Dam were studied. A sensitivity analysis was carried out for several combinations of breakup flow and ice supply conditions with a 100year return period. The results showed the dam to be an effective barrier to the breakup ice run and a possible means of mitigating ice jams and ice jam scour on the lower Grasse River. The findings presented in this paper represent work in progress only, as the final remedy at the Grasse River site has yet to be selected.
Year: 2008