New reservoir in Northern California?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

https://www.circleofblue.org/2015/wo...-fit-the-21st/

Near Maxwell, CA.

[Darian]

Bill, I'm surprised that you posted this, given your past posts about dams. Even tho the article was written in 2015, it still has some interesting info in it. The discussion about considering other alternatives was enlightening. I wonder how it would be written in the present, non-drought year??

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Yes Darian, I don't like dams and am glad they are finally taking some down in our lifetime.

[Mr T]

I do not count myself a fan of dams in general, but imo sites is a pragmatic solution to a major water problem in the state.

[Darian]

Mr T,.... IMO Sites might be a solution. Not sure I understand how Sites would be a pragmatic solution, however.... I guess the small number of people to be moved is a positive but these ranchers are, apparently, cattle ranchers and the property to be acquired would probably include compensation for the cattle as well as the land. Not cheap. So, would you please expand on you statement?? Overall, I see the project as a major expenditure, a dam is still required, lots of plumbing involved (similar to San Luis Rsvr).

[OceanSunfish]

I do not have the time to get into the details, but do you know if the depth of the Sites waterway will be deep enough to release cool water back into the river when conveyance is necessary?

You probably can tell I'm not a big fan of the warm water released from Theramalito Afterbay. Moot now since the State closed the Springer season the Feather for reasons we all can read into, etc.