Coal Plant Ponds Bathymetry | The Mapping Network

The Mapping Network team surveyed two ash ponds for a coal power plant. The purpose was to quantity and locate ash accumulation in the pond because it needed to be removed per EPA regulations. By comparing the original bottoms of the ponds with the current bottom depths, a computer model calculated the location and amount of material. The power company used the information to assist with bids for dredging contractors to remove all the material.

The hydrographic survey included mapping the current bottom elevation of the ponds and also charting the hard bottom of the ponds. Comparing the two models produces a map showing the location and amount of material has accumulated.

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