Jamestown Reservoir releases increased

Releases were increased at Jamestown Reservoir Tuesday morning from 1,450 cubic feet per second to 1,500 cfs, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. At Pipestem Reservoir, releases were reduced from 250 cfs to 200 cfs.

Throughout this week, if conditions are favorable, Jamestown Reservoir releases will be increased by approximately 50 cfs per day and Pipestem Reservoir releases will be decreased by approximately 50 cfs per day. If channel conditions permit, Jamestown Reservoir releases will be increased to a level of 1,600 to 1,700 cfs and Pipestem Reservoir releases will be decreased to a level of 100 to 200 cfs.

With these release changes, the target James River flow of 1,800 cfs at the Jamestown stream gauge will be maintained.

As these reservoir release changes are made, residents along the James River in Jamestown should monitor conditions along the James River and take necessary actions to prevent flood damage. Along the upper James River in Jamestown stage increases of 1 to 2 inches can be expected each day with these release changes.

Jamestown city officials should be contacted at 701-252-5900, ext. 126, if assistance is needed to determine height requirements for protective measures. If assistance is needed after regular business hours please contact Stutsman County Communications at 701-252-1000. Sandbags and sand are available from Stutsman County at the Stutsman County Road Department from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

At Jamestown Reservoir, the forecasted peak pool level remains at 1,450.5 to 1,451.5 feet above mean sea level. At Pipestem Reservoir, the forecasted peak pool level remains at 1,483 to 1,486 feet msl.

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