Survival of Atlantic Salmon Smolts Bypassed Through Ice-Log Sluices Determined by the HI-Z Turb'N Tag

by Paul G. Heisey, RMC Environmental Services Inc, Drumore, United States,
Dilip Mathur, RMC Environmental Services Inc, Drumore, United States,
George A. Nardacci, RMC Environmental Services Inc, Drumore, United States,
Milton Anderson, RMC Environmental Services Inc, Drumore, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Hydraulic Engineering

Abstract:

The HI-Z Turb'N Tag was used to assess injury and mortality incurred by Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) smolts bypassed through ice-log sluiceways at two stations. Both sluiceways were similar in height (52 and 60 ft) and spillage (approximately 300 cfs). Total survival 48 h after passage was at least 96 % at both facilities. However injury and scale loss were markedly different at the two facilities (42 vs 3%). The facility with a deep, unobstructed plunge area and minimal intercepting structures inflicted least injuries.

Subject Headings: Fish and fishery management | Ice | Hydro power | Power plants | Hydraulic structures | Hazardous materials spills | Gates (hydraulic)

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