Davis Hydro, LLC
A Davis Collaborative Company

Severe Salt/Freezing Damage

These failing areas are threatening the safety of the dam.

Crest Gate Winch

The rope is from the broken leaf boom.

Electrical Work

Many of the wires need replacing from salt damage.  Makeshift repairs need replacement.

Bad Concrete Spalling

Needs Refurbishing.

Babbitt Bearings

Bearings are failing due to lack of lubrication and maintenance.

Painting across the dam needs to be refinished.

Controls

The controls are twenty years old and need replacement.  Notice lights and covers are missing, switches are held open with tape, and data readouts are inaccurate. 

These are critical to control the elevation on Opechee Lake . 

Roof Repair

A close look shows the 20 year old roof failing with holes in it.  Look for example at the top left. pf the roof.

Concrete Work

The concrete surface is failing across the dam and needs to be resurfaced and sealed.

More Spalling

This is on the stream side of the powerhouse.  The deck area is also in serious need of repair.

More Concrete work

New Gates Needed

These gates need to be completely replaced.  They have rotted through. 

Trash Rack Blaster

The trash rack needs an automatic trash rack cleaner. 

This has been designed, and needs to be installed.  It will be invisible from the surface except during operation.

Leaking Box, Security, Safety, and Broken Windows

There is a massive leaking from rotten boards below the powerhouse.   The whole set of boards below the powerhouse needs replacing.

The windows are smashed and need replacement and metal screens. 

Security is inadequate as kids can climb onto the site.