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Lake: Green Mountain Reservoir
River: Blue River (Below Green Mtn Res)
Green Mtn/Lower Blue update
Post By: klamb      Posted: 7/19/2012 11:04:29 AM     Points: 366    
Hi All,

After yesterday's Colorado River coordination call, we made adjustments to the release from Green Mountain Dam to the Lower Blue River. We are now releasing about 540 cfs.

As you all likely are aware, flows in the Colorado River continue to decline. In response, we have bumped our releases up another 50 cfs from 490 to 540 cfs.

The reservoir is currently at a water level elevation of 7920 feet above sea level, about 30 vertical feet down, or roughly 65% full.

It's likely the 540 cfs will remain in place through the weekend. I anticipate more changes next week, but they could come sooner. So, please keep an eye on the gages before you head out to the reservoir or the Lower Blue.

Best,
Kara

Kara Lamb
Public Information Officer
Bureau of Reclamation
Eastern Colorado Area Office
(970) 962-4326
 Reply by: klamb      Posted: 7/19/2012 5:20:17 PM     Points: 366    
All,

This afternoon, the Colorado Division 5 Engineer requested that we decrease releases from Green Mountain Reservoir to the Lower Blue. As a result around 3:30 p.m. today, we cut back releases by about 75 cfs.

The flow in the Lower Blue is now about 465 cfs.

I am not willing to speculate how long this change will be in effect, but I will keep you posted if more changes occur. Meanwhile, be sure to check the gage before you head up to either the Lower Blue or Green Mountain Reservoir.

Best,
Kara

Kara Lamb
Public Information Officer
Bureau of Reclamation
Eastern Colorado Area Office
(970) 962-4326
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