Originally Posted by
Troutsource
I hope with the new overflow spillway in place they don't need so spill as much prematurely and preserve a higher pool level -- maybe leading to lower temps in the summer outflow -- maybe allowing more summertime trout.
Does anyone know if they've already altered their calculations to reflect the new spillway?
Nothing “premature” about releasing 20,000cfs (or maybe more?) if the lake is nearly full and projected inflows are looking to hit 80,000-90,000cfs.
There is of course more snowmelt yet to come, even though it might not be particularly substantial compared to other years it is still a lot of water to plan for. Those flow projections are just that of course; it is quite possible that the actual inflow might only go up to 40,000cfs? Thing is, if we do get a big “pineapple express” rain up on the passes they will have no choice but to ramp up the dam release substantially. Spillway or not. https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/mobile/ri...BAC1&type=Fcst
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