Before the FERC Application for New License for the Annex Creek ...

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6.1.3 Protection of Land Management.
Aesthetics, and Recreational Values
No new construction and no changes in operation are planned for the
Annex Creek Component; therefore, the continued operation of the facility is
not expected to affect land management, aesthetic or recreational values at
the site. The land within the Annex Creek site is controlled and protected by
the land management practices of the USFS and by Article 32 of the existing
Project 1 i cense, whi ch requi res the constructi on and mai ntenance of recreational
facilities found to be necessary, desirable, and reasonably consistent
with the primary purpose of the Project.
6.2 SALMON CREEK COMPOIENT
6.2.1 Existing Land Uses and Aesthetics
The Salmon Creek Project is located within the Juneau Townsite
El imination from the Tongass National Forest. currently admini stered by the
BLM. This land has been selected by the State and will be transferred to CBJ
juri smiction after transfer to the State. The followi ng is a brief descri p­
tion of the component's features in relation to the surrounding environment.
The location of the features is shown in the key photo map, Exhibit E-6.
The Salmon Creek DaHl is located on the west end of Salmon Creek
Reserv'oir. The 170-foot concrete arch dam and 20S-acre reservoi r are surrounded
by mountainous timbered land dominated by coastal spruce/hemlock vegetation
(Photo 5).
The Upper Salmon Creek Penstock extends 4,475 feet west from the
dam to the Upper Powerhouse, whi ch is the ori gi na 1 wooden structure comp 1 eted
in 19'3. Just above the Upper Powerhouse, the penstock bifurcates permitting
the water to be diverted to the Upper Powe'rhouse or to a penstock leading to
the Lower Powerhouse (Photo 6). The Upper Powerhouse and appurtenant fac i 1-
ities are situated at the upper end of Salmon Creek Valley in a small clearing
surro ... ed by dense forest. A caretakers res i dence,. several uti 1 i ty bu i 1 d­
ings. tailrace, and abandoned flu.e and headworks surround the existing power
plant. Approximately 2 miles of transmission line connects the Upper Powerhouse
with the 23-kV switchyard located near the Lower Powerhouse. The access
road begins at the Lower Powerhouse and follows the penstock to the Salmon
Creek 'Upper Power Plant.
The present Lower Powerhouse,. constructed in 1984, is adjacent to
the foner powerhouse. which is now being used as a warehouse. Both structures
.re located next to Egan Drive, a four-lane highway which runs along the
east shore of Gastineau Channel. Three cottages adjacent to the former powerhouse
.re presently used by AELP employees. The Salmon Creek Powerhouse discharge
crosses under Egan Drive in conduits and flows into Gastineau Channel