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Authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1935, Tygart Dam was the first of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District of
the US Army Corps of Engineers. The project provides flood protection for the Tygart River Valley as well as for the Monongahela
and upper Ohio Rivers.
In addition to flood control, the Tygart project was also authorized for navigation and water supply purposes. During the summer
and fall low-water season, Tygart releases additional water downstream to meet navigation water supply requirements on the
Monongahela and upper Ohio River for commercial navigation. The increased flow also improves water quality and quantity for
domestic and industrial use, recreation, aesthetics and aquatic life.
Tygart LLC, a subsidiary of AHS, has received a Preliminary Permit to explore the development of this site for electrical generation.
The company has followed the FERC Integrated Licensing Process with a series of filings and public meetings. Environmental
studies were conducted during 2010 and the Draft License Application filed 3/31/2011. Construction is expected to occur in 2013.
the US Army Corps of Engineers. The project provides flood protection for the Tygart River Valley as well as for the Monongahela
and upper Ohio Rivers.
In addition to flood control, the Tygart project was also authorized for navigation and water supply purposes. During the summer
and fall low-water season, Tygart releases additional water downstream to meet navigation water supply requirements on the
Monongahela and upper Ohio River for commercial navigation. The increased flow also improves water quality and quantity for
domestic and industrial use, recreation, aesthetics and aquatic life.
Tygart LLC, a subsidiary of AHS, has received a Preliminary Permit to explore the development of this site for electrical generation.
The company has followed the FERC Integrated Licensing Process with a series of filings and public meetings. Environmental
studies were conducted during 2010 and the Draft License Application filed 3/31/2011. Construction is expected to occur in 2013.
To read the complete filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
press the link below and when at the FERC web site, input the docket number
P-12613 into the search field.
press the link below and when at the FERC web site, input the docket number
P-12613 into the search field.
| Tygart Dam |
| River: Tygart River Project Capacity: 30MW Expected Generation: 97,000MWh Total Project Cost: $40Million |
| Artists rendition of proposed Power House from west bank, not to scale |