Multi-purpose pumped storage facility

摘要

A pumped storage facility combined with at least a seating area constructed on a bank of an upper reservoir facing a lower reservoir. The lower reservoir includes a track around the shore thereof so that spectators in the seating area can view the track. A performance area is constructed adjacent the track along the lower reservoir, and can be built over the water on piers if needed. Thus, racing events can take place on the track and be viewed by spectators in the seating area. A parking lot drains water into the lower reservoir.

主权项

1. An improved pumped storage facility having an upper reservoir with a bank retaining water therein and a lower reservoir at different elevation than the upper reservoir, means for pumping water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir, and means for generating electrical power when water flows from the upper reservoir to the lower reservoir, the improvement comprising:
(a) an outdoor seating area constructed on at least a portion of the bank of the upper reservoir facing the lower reservoir, the outdoor seating area including at least some human-seating structures; (b) a manmade track surface constructed around the lower reservoir, wherein at least a portion of the track surface is visible from the seating area; and (c) a performance area that is adjacent to the track surface and is visible from the seating area.