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The River Falls City Council was given an update about the status of removing the Junction and Powell Falls Dams at their Sept. 27 meeting. The update also discussed river
Lake Powell, a major source of electricity in the western states, is dipping dangerously close to a level where it cannot continue to provider hydroelectric power. The lake currently sits at 3,525...
We curated the following list of 25 dam removal projects to highlight opportunities to watch out for in 2022.
River Falls reservoir drawn down for good after dam damaged by flood City decides to end hydropower generation rather than perform costly repairs for a couple more years of service. Powell Dam (Photo courtesy Kinni Corridor Project Committee) When nearly seven inches of rain fell on the River Falls area last June, it caused a powerful flood in the Kinnickinnic River. The St. Croix River tributary is renowned for its trout fishing, and has also been the focus of debate in recent years over removing two dams owned by the city. The flash flood last summer was more than one of the dams could hand...