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Reclamation to Perform Scheduled Maintenance at Yellowtail Afterbay Dam

Media Contact: Paula A. Holwegner, (406) 247-7300, 08/06/2009 22:33
Michael R. Odle, modle@usbr.gov

For Release: August 06, 2009

Reclamation will be performing scheduled semi-annual maintenance at Yellowtail Afterbay Dam beginning August 17 and ending approximately August 28. "The work involves conducting routine inspections and performing preventative maintenance on the three sluice gates," said Dan Jewell, Area Manager for Reclamation's Montana Area Office. "During the maintenance period, all releases to the Bighorn River will be made through the five radial gates", Jewell added.

For additional information, please contact Paula Holwegner of the Bureau of Reclamation at 406-247-7300.

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Relevant Link:

Montana Area Office Home Page