Discharge flows from Dworshak Dam and Reservoir were decreased just after midnight Tuesday to allow the reservoir to gradually refill with snowmelt runoff, and make more boat ramps accessible as the water rises.
The U&.S. Army Corps of Engineers says flows were dropped from 7,000 cubic feet per second to about 4,700 c.f.s. Big Eddy, Bruce’s Eddy, and Dent Acres boat ramps are currently accessible for launching, but Dent Acres’ ramp does not have a dock available at current water level, making boat access difficult for some less-agile visitors. As the water rises the dock will again become usable.
Corps officials advise boaters and others using Dworshak and the Clearwater River to be alert to changes in water elevation and volume of flow. Although current conditions and forecasts prompted reservoir managers to make the shift from spill to fill, unpredictable future weather conditions could require necessary adjustments in future water releases. (USACE)
