24 Jan 2022

22-007 Dworshak Dam releases to fluctuate between 6,100 and 8,500 cfs in first week of February

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam will continue drafting to meet flood control targets through the end of January. Releases are expected to remain between 6,100 and 7,700 cubic feet per second (cfs) through the end of the month.

4 Jun 2021

21-032 Dworshak Dam continues to refill as flow augmentation season approaches

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam releases will remain at 1,600 cubic feet per second (cfs) as the reservoir continues to refill throughout the month. This operation is intended to capture as much water as possible before the start of flow augmentation.

25 May 2021

21-030 Dworshak Dam reservoir continues to refill

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam releases will remain at 1,600 cubic feet per second (cfs) through mid-June as the reservoir continues to refill. The reservoir elevation will reach approximately 1,580 feet, 20 feet from full pool, on Memorial Day weekend. Water managers will release another announcement regarding Dworshak operations before Father’s Day weekend.

6 May 2021

21-027 Dworshak Dam reservoir continues to refill

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam will continue minimum releases of 1,600 cubic feet per second (cfs) as the reservoir refills. Discharges are expected to remain at 1,600 cfs until the last week of May. Water managers will release another announcement regarding Dworshak operations before Memorial Day.

21 Apr 2021

21-025 Dworshak Dam has transitioned to refill for the spring

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam has decreased discharges to minimum releases of 1,600 cubic feet per second (cfs) as the reservoir enters the spring refill season.

16 Apr 2021

21-022 Dworshak Dam discharges to decrease to minimum flow of 1,600 cfs by April 21

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam will be decreasing releases from 7,800 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 1,600 cfs to conserve water for refill. Decreases begin today, April 16, and finish Wednesday, April 21. Fluctuations (up and down) in river flow will be observed April 20 during unit testing. Due to an increase in natural flows, the decreases in Dworshak flows on April 16-19 and 21 are expected to have a minimal impact on water levels.

9 Apr 2021

21-019 Dworshak Dam discharges to increase to 7,800 cfs for upcoming week

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam will be increasing releases from 6,900 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 7,800 cfs to support hatchery releases, which resume Monday, April 12.

1 Apr 2021

21-016 Dworshak Dam discharges to decrease to 6,900 cfs for upcoming week

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam will be decreasing releases from 9,700 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 6,900 cfs to conserve water between hatchery releases, which resume Monday, April 12. Current basin conditions and a forecast for slightly below normal precipitation for the next 10 days drive the decrease.

5 Oct 2020

20-053 Anglers and recreationalists beware of fluctuating water levels on the Clearwater and the North Fork of the Clearwater

Ahsahka, Idaho. – Dworshak Dam powerhouse will conduct testing on one of their hydropower units on October 13 and 14, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The test will increase the flow from the powerhouse, resulting in fluctuations of water depth and flow on both the Clearwater and the North Fork of the Clearwater rivers.