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Dead River Information
Please Note: PDF files require Acrobat Reader 5.0 or greater. If you don't have this version, you can download your free copy from Adobe. Work Completed at Silver LakeUPPCO completed the construction phase at Silver Lake in mid-November, and the work has been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. However, the project will not be completed until early next year after seeding and mulching has been finished. The entire process will not be considered finished until FERC approves the refill plan and the reservoir regains historical water levels. Work Begins to Rebuild Silver LakeAfter five years of studies, reviews, and discussions, Upper Peninsula Power Company has started rebuilding Silver Lake. View the news release for complete details. Decision Delayed on Rebuilding Silver LakeAlthough UPPCO planned to make a decision on rebuilding Silver Lake by spring 2006, that date proved to be unrealistic in light of the many issues to be resolved. View the news release for complete details. Additional Studies Needed Before UPPCO Makes Final Decision on Restoring Silver LakeAt best, additional study is needed that will delay the decision until spring 2006. View the news release for complete details. UPPCO Board approves funding to rebuild Silver Lake.Project subject to FERC approval. View the news release for complete details. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Releases Silver Lake FindingsThe FERC's report on the Dead River flood supports UPPCO's key findings. The full report is available online. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released its technical report on the cause of the Dead River flood of May 14-15, 2003. The report supports the key findings of an independent investigation performed by The Washington Group, a leading provider of scientific, engineering and construction services, based in Boise, ID. The FERC report suggests that:
"We are still reviewing the FERC's report but are satisfied with what we've seen so far," said Tom Meinz, WPS Resources' senior vice president of Public Affairs. "While the key findings are consistent with the earlier report, there are some operational issues that may need to be addressed, too. It had a major impact on residents and companies in the area. The FERC report will help us understand what led to the event so we can work to prevent any future incidents." Gary Erickson, UPPCO vice president and COO, added, "Because the FERC report is quite comprehensive and detailed, it will take time for us to complete a thorough review and analysis. However, it does seem to reaffirm the findings of the Washington Group study that was released this fall."
Dead River Recovery Environmental Assessment Reports
Dead River Hydroelectric Project
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