Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project: Pipeline Repair and Expedited Review Request

Strategic Insights -

The Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting an expedited review for the repair of the Pelton Reregulating Dam Drainage Pipeline. The project aims to quickly restore the seepage collection system, which has been compromised due to a broken drain line. PGE has been conducting daily visual observations and seepage readings, and the company is seeking FERC's support for a timely resolution.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project has submitted a document to FERC requesting an expedited review for the repair of the Pelton Reregulating Dam Drainage Pipeline.
  • The project aims to repair the pipeline to restore the seepage collection system, which has been compromised due to a broken drain line.
  • PGE has been conducting daily visual observations and seepage readings to monitor the situation.
  • The company is seeking FERC's support for a timely resolution to the issue.
  • David Hendrix, P.E., Chief Dam Safety Engineer at PGE, is the person responsible for submitting the document.
  • The document was submitted electronically on September 11, 2025.
  • The FERC email reference is PRB-11.2025, and the PGE email reference is PRB-Email 33.2025.

Statistics:

  • Date of submission to FERC: September 11, 2025.
  • Frequency of seepage readings: 3 times a day.
  • Number of people involved in the project: 1 (David Hendrix, P.E., Chief Dam Safety Engineer).
  • Contact information for the project lead: (503) 464-8119.

Sources:

  • Washington: PGE has submitted the following document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: (no availability of this document).
  • FERC Email dated August 29, 2025 (FERC-Email PRB-11.2025) - Seepage Observed at Reregulating Dam - GDA Requirements.
  • PGE Email dated August 28, 2025 (PRB-Email 33.2025) - Notification of Seepage Observed at Reregulating Dam FERC.