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1.0 Introduction <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities is considering redevelopment of hydroelectric generation at the Lake Orono <br />Dam project. The Lake Orono Dam formerly generated electricity. It has been reported that the <br />powerhouse formerly had two 150-KW generating systems. When the dam was rehabilitated in the early <br />1980s, all of the equipment was removed and the powerhouse intakes and outlets were filled with <br />concrete. Presently the dam impounds water that creates Lake Orono that is a valuable regional resource. <br />This report presents the results of a preliminary evaluation of issues related to redevelopment of <br />hydroelectric generation. Redevelopment of hydroelectric facilities requires an economically viable site <br />and careful attention to the permitting issues. The following sections present the results of preliminary <br />assessment of the following categories: <br />• Relicensing Process <br />• Assessment of Generation Capability <br />• Economic Factors <br />• Summary and Conclusion <br />P:\Mpls\23 MN\71\2371089 Elk River Municipal-Orono Dam\WorkFiles\Report\Lake Orono Dam Assessment Report.doc <br />