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WEISS DEVELOPMENT FERC No COOSA / WARRIOR RELICENSING PROJECT INITIAL INFORMATION PACKAGE for the WEISS DEVELOPMENT FERC No. 2146 COOSA AND WARRIOR RIVER RELICENSING: COOSA RIVER PROJECT – FERC NO. 2146 MITCHELL PROJECT – FERC NO. 82 JORDAN PROJECT – FERC NO. 618 WARRIOR RIVER PROJECTS – FERC NO. 2165 WEISS DEVELOPMENT INITIAL INFORMATION PACKAGE November 2000 Prepared By: Alabama Power Company 600 N. 18th Street Birmingham, Alabama and Kleinschmidt Associates Springfield, VA COOSA RIVER PROJECT (FERC NO. 2146) WEISS DEVELOPMENT Initial Information Package Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Background............................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Navigating Through this Document........................................................................ 2 1.3 Regulatory Framework ........................................................................................... 4 1.4 FERC’s Relicensing Process................................................................................... 5 1.5 The Alabama Power Cooperative Approach (APCA)............................................ 7 1.6 Getting Involved – A Public Process.................................................................... 11 1.7 Hydroelectric Projects – What Are They Anyway and How Do They Work?..... 11 1.8 Competing Interests/Uses ..................................................................................... 12 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 15 2.1 Project Lands and Boundary................................................................................. 15 2.2 Project Description................................................................................................ 15 2.2.1 Reservoir................................................................................................... 15 2.2.2 Dam........................................................................................................... 16 2.2.3 Powerhouse............................................................................................... 16 2.2.4 Tailrace ..................................................................................................... 17 2.2.5 Bypass Reach............................................................................................ 17 2.2.6 Transmission Lines ................................................................................... 17 2.3 Project History and Improvements ....................................................................... 18 2.4 Resource Utilization.............................................................................................. 19 2.4.1 Allocation of Power .................................................................................. 19 2.4.2 Project Modification for Consideration .................................................... 19 2.5 Project Drawings and Records.............................................................................. 20 3.0 PROJECT OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT.................................................... 25 3.1 Streamflow and Water Regime Information......................................................... 25 3.1.1 Drainage Area ........................................................................................... 25 3.1.2 Flow Rates and Duration .......................................................................... 25 3.2 Project Operations................................................................................................. 27 3.2.1 Description of Power Operations.............................................................. 27 3.2.1.1 Typical Operations..................................................................... 27 3.2.1.2 Flood Control Operations .......................................................... 28 3.2.1.3 Low Water Operations............................................................... 30 3.2.2 Description of Non-Power Operations...................................................... 30 3.2.3 Project Operations During a New License Term...................................... 31 3.2.4 Project Maintenance.................................................................................. 31 - i - 3.3 Safety Programs.................................................................................................... 32 3.3.1 Dam Safety & Inspections ........................................................................ 32 3.3.1.1 Inspection Program .................................................................... 34 3.3.1.2 Dam Safety Improvements ........................................................ 34 3.3.2 Emergency Action Plan Program.............................................................. 34 3.3.3 Public Safety Program .............................................................................. 35 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES............................................................................. 53 4.1 Geology and Soils................................................................................................. 53 4.1.1 Surficial and Bedrock Geology................................................................. 53 4.1.2 Seismicity and Geologic Stability............................................................. 54 4.1.3 Soils .......................................................................................................... 54 4.1.4 Climate...................................................................................................... 55 4.2 Water Resources ................................................................................................... 56 4.2.1 Water Quality Classifications/Standards .................................................. 56 4.2.2 Water Quality Studies............................................................................... 57 4.2.3 Water Use.................................................................................................. 62 4.3 Aquatic Resources ................................................................................................ 71 4.3.1 Existing Habitat ........................................................................................ 71 4.3.2 Resident Fish............................................................................................. 72 4.3.3 Anadromous Fish...................................................................................... 78 4.3.4 Catadromous Fish ..................................................................................... 78 4.3.5 Freshwater Mussels................................................................................... 79 4.3.6 Threatened and Endangered Species ........................................................ 79 4.4 Terrestrial Resources ............................................................................................ 80 4.4.1 Botanical Resources.................................................................................. 80 4.4.1.1 Upland Habitats ......................................................................... 80 4.4.1.2 Wetlands .................................................................................... 81 4.4.1.3 Threatened and Endangered Species ......................................... 83 4.4.2 Wildlife Resources.................................................................................... 86 4.4.2.1 Threatened and Endangered Species ......................................... 86 4.5 Cultural Resources................................................................................................ 90 4.5.1 Cultural Chronology ................................................................................. 90 4.5.2 Archaeological Resources......................................................................... 99 4.5.3 Historical Resources ............................................................................... 100 4.5.4 History of the Project Area and Project .................................................. 102 4.5.5 Sites Listed on National Register............................................................ 104 4.6 Recreation Resources.......................................................................................... 104 4.6.1 Existing Facilities.................................................................................... 104 4.6.1.1 Regional ................................................................................... 104 4.6.1.2 Local ........................................................................................ 106 4.6.2 Existing Use............................................................................................ 108 4.6.2.1 Market Area ............................................................................. 108 4.6.2.2 Existing Use and Activities...................................................... 109 4.6.2.3 Landowners.............................................................................. 111 4.6.2.4 Business ................................................................................... 111 4.7 Land Use and Aesthetics..................................................................................... 114 - ii - 4.7.1 Existing Land Use................................................................................... 114 4.7.2 Aesthetic 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