Lake Wohlford Barrier
Constructed: 2002
Classification: Industrial Scale Intake or Tailrace
A small Smith-Root downstream electric barrier deters fish from entering a reservoir intake.
There had been an electrical barrier installed at this intake entry for many years. Smith-Root was engaged to replace the deteriorating electrodes and to upgrade the pulsator system. Inner and outer steel electrode grids were lowered into the water and fastened over the intake.
A single 1.5 kW pulsator powers the system.
Services Provided
- Design and fabrication of the electrodes
- Electrical and electronic design of the pulsators and power supply systems
- Supply of electronics
- Installation and commissioning
Location: Escondido, California
Site Characteristics
| Pulsators | Pulsator Qty | Power Output | Water Depth | Waterway Width | Water Velocity | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5kVA POW | 1 | 1.5 kW max. | 3.3 feet | 3.3 feet | NA | NA |
Specifications subject to change without notice.