Name:   Osms - Subject:   apco winter level request and ferc Date:   7/23/2014 11:27:15 PM

APCo seems to have perfected the computerized operation of their dams over the past few years.  If you take a look at the lake levels of all of APCo dams you will see that levels are maintained almost to the nearest inch or two because all dams are operated by computers in Birmingham, not local operators as was done for decades. This expertise makes most conventional historical experiences obsolete.  Yes, flood gates are still operated the old way, I'm talking of generator timing, etc.  Anticipation of required flow rates to prevent floods provided by computerization will provide the safety margin necessary to raise the old winter lake level.