FERC eLibrary: Hydropower Orders

FERC Accepts Dam Safety Audit, R.C. Thomas Project

FERC accepted John Delano of GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. to conduct an external audit of the Owner's Dam Safety Program for the R.C. Thomas Hydroelectric Project (P-12632). The auditor's resume was filed with the Commission on March 12, 2026. This letter confirms acceptance of the proposed external auditor for the hydroelectric facility.

Twin Branch Project Micropile Plan Approved

FERC issued correspondence to American Electric Power on March 12, 2026, approving the Micropile Drilling Program Plan for spillway rollway stabilization work at the Twin Branch Hydroelectric Project (P-2579-000). The letter contains compliance directives for the approved construction work supporting the project. The document was filed and issued on the same date.

Letter on Gambo Project Environmental Inspections

FERC issued correspondence to Presumpscot Hydro LLC regarding environmental inspections of the Gambo Project and related hydropower projects (P-2931, P-2932, P-2942, P-2984). The letter discusses compliance directives related to inspections conducted on July 1, 2025. The document contains regulatory directives related to environmental compliance at the hydropower facilities.

FERC Accepts Northbrook Dam Breach Analysis Schedule for Franklin Project P-2603

FERC issued a delegated order accepting Northbrook Power Management LLC's schedule dated 02/17/2026 for submitting responses to FERC's 12/22/2025 comments on the 2025 Dam Breach Analysis Report for the Franklin Project (P-2603). The order was filed and issued on March 12, 2026.

Order Granting Extension of Temporary Variance of Minimum Continuous Flow Release at Lookout Shoals Development

FERC issued a delegated order granting Duke Energy Carolinas LLC an extension of the temporary variance for minimum continuous flow release requirements at the Lookout Shoals Development, part of the Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project (P-2232). The order extends the variance previously granted under Docket P-2232-925. FERC's Office of Energy Projects processed this matter under delegated authority.