Combined releases raised to 800 cfs

Releases from Jamestown Reservoir were increased by 200 cubic feet per second in two increments Thursday, according to the Army Corps of Engineers, raising releases from to reservoir to 500 cfs. Releases from Pipestem Reservoir remained at 300 cfs, with combined releases totaling 800 cfs.

Col. Robert Ruch, commander of the corps Omaha District, said that additional increases are likely from both dams today, depending on downstream flow conditions.

The corps, Bureau of Reclamation and National Weather Service will continue to monitor runoff conditions and will provide updated forecasts and release plans as conditions change.

Jamestown Reservoir is currently at 1,436.3 feet mean sea level and is rising 0.7 feet per day. Pipestem Reservoir is at 1,465.1 feet msl, rising 1.8 feet per day. The James River stage was measured at 7.3 feet Thursday at the Interstate 94 gauge with an approximate flow rate of 750 cfs.

James River bulletins are available on the Omaha District Web site at www.nwo.usace.army. mil/html/op-e/index .html. It will be updated with current releases, river level conditions for the entire James River, and any planned changes in releases.

For additional information, contact Paul Johnston at 402-995-2416.

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