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Drought idles turbine, just as dam is poised for payoff

With a snowpack, Lake McClure settlement might pump big money into county budget, transforming local services


The power-generation turbine inside the county's New Exchequer Dam was exposed to viewing during maintenance this month. Looking on was Merced Irrigation District Public and Government Relations Officer Mike Jensen. During a good water year, the stainless-steel turbine can generate $30 million or more in electricity.The end of a legal faceoff between the county and the Merced Irrigation District might significantly boost the county’s budget—but only when rain and snow fall on the Si...

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