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[joeclark77]

Hi all, I was thinking about the idea of doing a succession fort based on the idea of a Hoover Dam type megaproject, but I haven't really fleshed out the idea yet.  Anyone have any suggestions?  My basic idea is that we'd need a map with a very tall non-freezing waterfall and a deep, wide canyon carved by the lower river.  By developing the ability to drain and fill the reservoir, we could build underwater structures or perhaps even submerge the fortress entrance as a defense.  The dam could generate power using water wheels, but what would we use the power for?  And how should the main fort be architected?  Certainly some industries could be built inside the dam, milling being the obvious choice.

Your suggestions would be very welcome... or if you have a good map for it, let us know.

[Iceblaster]

This looks like what you want, I can upload the save for you if it is, if not, I don't think it will be that difficult, however it would take a bit to find the embark you want.

(For the post, picture spoiler, bottom pic)

[joeclark77]

That's a real interesting map!  How many z-levels is the waterfall?  And what kind of biome(s) are present?

[Iceblaster]

Using the Fallout Equestria mod(FYI)

3 Z-levels, and it has a terrifying, and two 'regular' biomes on it(I might have to abandon then reclaim after backing it up to get a definite answer)

[slothen]

you'd need a big waterfall, and a big embark.  Might take some searching, but definitely shouldn't be TOO hard.

Bonus points if inside the damn you have a slow release of water internally that actually powers some waterwheels before slowly letting out water continuously.  Use pressure plates to keep it automated.

[Crashmaster]

As far as dam construction goes I would recommend the use of unsupported floodgates. A floodgate can be built on a wall and linked to mechanisms and then the wall removed without the floodgate deconstructing or collapsing. Working from the top you could make the entire dam this way so it could be opened on demand to create an enormous flood.