So, I take that water and convey it to the area that is called "entrance to pond" area. The conveyance structure, since the flow is low, would probably be an open wood box kept level and supported on legs...about 100' long. The water would be brought to the pond entrance area and dumped onto an overshot water wheel to turn a shaft that would then be taken through a speed increaser and finally to a simple generator or alternator to produce power.
That's it in a nutshell.....cost? I have no idea right now, but part of the cost will be securing the land rights to build the waterwheel and operate it. I probably would need to buy the land on which just the pond is situated. Added benefits? In the winter I can turn the powerhouse into a warming hut and use the pond for a skating rink. Imagine how much fun we could have with the grandkids there as they grow up over the years. Okay, here's some snowy pictures....wish I could show more, but I think this will give you the idea.
Entrance to the pond below.
Entrance to the pond again.
Entrance to pond looking toward pond from our house.
Another view of entrance to pond
Note rock wall along right side of picture. At the upper end of the rock wall is where the water would be picked up and then conveyed down to the pond.
Middle of rock wall straight ahead, note pond on right side of picture
Standing on back deck, pond straight ahead.
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if you go ahead with this project, you can get federal tax credit for some of the money you spend. Check into it, you may find that you can do this with very little money out of your own pocket.
pima....you are correct. I wonder what, if any, of land purchase would fall under that tax credit.
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