Title
Pool-and-Chute Fishways
Publication Date
1991
Publication Title
Fisheries Bioengineering Symposium: American Fisheries Society Symposium 10
Start Page
268
End Page
277
Editors
Colt J;White RJ;
Publication Place
Bethesda, MD
Publisher
American Fisheries Society
Abstract
The pool-and-chute fishway is an economical means of providing fish passage over constructed barriers. Pool-and-chute fishways resemble pool-and-weir fishways at low flows and become baffled chutes at moderate to high flows. The economy of the concept is achieved by exceeding the usual criteria of fishway pool volume based on energy dissipation in each pool. The size and complexity of the structure are thus reduced. Design guidelines covering appropriate application and geometry ensure hydraulic conditions that allow fish passage. Cost comparisons based on actual and estimated construction costs of pool-and-chute and other styles of fishways verify the economic benefit of the concept.
Notes
ISBN 0-913235-72-5