The "penstock" pipe which directs water to the generator downstream.
Feb. 15. A big rain yesterday and aggressive flow today.
Overflow at Factorydale hydroelectric dam.
Factorydale dam, shot taken from nearby road.
Superintendent skipping nimble on the catwalk to inspect things.
Another shot from the road.
Work done. It's Friday afternoon. Homeward bound.
Burnt River dam, further upstream from Factorydale.
Side view of overflow at the dam.
Here's the 1 megawatt generator, downstream from the dam.
The penstock conduit, shot taken from atop the dam, looking downstream.
The river downstream from the dam.
Controls/limits excess flow to the generator.