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Federal Electric Power: Repairs Made on Turbines at Two Arkansas River Dams

RCED-86-208FS Published: Aug 28, 1986. Publicly Released: Sep 29, 1986.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the results of: (1) its inquiry on the current status of the power-generating units at two Arkansas River dams; and (2) the basis for the Army Corps of Engineers' decision to pay for repairs to the dams rather than seek legal recourse against the turbine manufacturer.

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Dam safetyDamsElectric power generationHydroelectric powerplantsLiability (legal)RepairsElectric powerConstructionEconomic developmentMilitary forces