Boulder City, Nev. — The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that the water level at Lake Moovalya will be a foot lower beginning in early January. The temporary elevation change is done in coordination with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to facilitate annual maintenance on canals operated by Colorado River Indian Tribes.
Beginning the morning of Jan. 9, the agency will begin lowering the lake to 363.40 feet. The one-foot drop should be complete by that afternoon, although timing could vary depending on operational or environmental conditions. The lake should return to its normal elevation of 364.40 feet on Jan. 20, however, that could change if operational or environmental conditions make it necessary. The drawdown is expected to have only minimal impacts on releases from Parker Dam and will not affect Colorado River flows below Headgate Rock Dam.
River users should be aware that fluctuating or lower than normal river flows may expose or create natural hazards such as sandbars, gravel bars, unstable riverbanks, floating or submerged debris, or other unfamiliar obstacles. As always, caution should be exercised while using the river.
Lake Moovalya is the small body of water upstream of Headgate Rock Dam north of Parker, Arizona.
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