Client
PPL Corporation
Completion Date
2011
Designer
Kleinschmidt Energy & Water Resource Consultants
Location
Allentown, Pennsylania
Delivery Method
General Contractor
Division
Underground
Contract Value
$2 million
Holtwood Dam includes the construction of a tunnel extending from the Draft Tube Unit #1 of the Holtwood Powerhouse to the other side of the diversion wall. This tunnel has been designed to regulate water flow, helping with the migration of American Shad fish upstream beyond the dam, while providing water features for kayaking enthusiasts to enjoy. The primary focus of the project's activities centers around the excavation of the 67-foot draft tube using drill and blast techniques.