1 Dec 2023

23-056 Dworshak Dam releases to increase beginning December 4 for turbine testing

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam will be increasing releases starting Dec. 4 to accommodate testing required for turbine maintenance. The public can expect the Clearwater River below the dam to change several feet between December 4 and 9. River users should use caution.

11 Apr 2023

23-027 Dworshak Dam releases to begin increasing Thursday evening

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam is currently releasing 5,100 cubic feet per second. Flows will begin increasing on the evening of Thursday April 13 to be in the approximate range of 7,000 cfs. On the evening of Sunday April 16, flows will increase for a two-day period to be in the approximate range of 9,000 to 10,000 cfs.

13 Jun 2022

22-045 Corps to minimize flow through town as Mill Creek flows increase due to recent rainfall

WALLA WALLA, WA – Due to recent heavy rainfall, Mill Creek flows have increased. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District is working to ensure that flows through the City of Walla Walla remain between 1,400 and 1,700 cubic feet per second (cfs).

8 Apr 2022

22-021 Dworshak Dam discharge to increase to support hatchery releases

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam is currently discharging 7,100 cubic feet per second (cfs). Discharges will remain steady for the next week before increasing to 9,500 cfs to support local hatchery releases. Discharge for the remainder of the month, after hatchery releases are concluded, is expected to be in the approximate range of 8,000 to 10,500 cfs.

4 Mar 2022

22-014 Dworshak Dam releases to slowly increase in the month of March

AHSAHKA, Idaho –Dworshak Dam will be slowly increasing releases this month from 1,700 cubic feet per second (cfs) to the approximate range of 6,000-10,000 cfs. Operations at Dworshak will change the height of the Clearwater River downstream of the dam by approximately 1.5 feet, gradually, across a two-week period.

6 Jan 2022

22-003 Dworshak Dam discharges to increase to draft reservoir to meet flood risk management targets

AHSAHKA, Idaho – In order to meet flood control targets for January, reservoir managers will increase releases Monday evening, January 10, from 1,700 cubic feet per second (cfs) to approximately 2,400 cfs.

22 Jun 2021

21-034 Dworshak Dam updates their release schedule for flow augmentation

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Due to an intensifying regional heatwave, Dworshak Dam will be further increasing their releases to support flow augmentation intended to keep the tailwater of Lower Granite at or below 68° F.

21 Jun 2021

21-033 Dworshak Dam to increase releases for flow augmentation

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam releases will increase from 1,500 cubic feet per second (cfs) on Tuesday to the maximum powerhouse capacity of 9,400 cfs by Thursday night. The river will rise approximately 0.5 feet during the flow changes Tuesday night. The river level is then expected to remain in the same range through the end of the week. This increase in releases is being made to support flow augmentation intended to keep the tailwater of Lower Granite at or below 68° F.

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.

29 Jan 2021

21-002 Dworshak Dam releases to fluctuate between 1,700 and 7,000 cfs in first half of February

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Reservoir managers will decrease Dworshak Dam releases on Friday evening, Jan. 29, to 1,700 cubic feet per second (cfs). This flow is expected to remain constant until Feb. 8. Flows may vary daily from Feb. 8 to Feb. 15 in the range of 1,700 to 7,000 cfs.