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  • 23-036 Dworshak dam increasing releases on Friday to balance full pool

    AHSAHKA, Idaho – Releases from Dworshak Dam will increase to match inflow into the reservoir. This operation is intended to maintain the reservoir at its full pool.

  • 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.

  • 21-033 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.

  • 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.