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Annual Drawdown of Alcova Reservoir

Media Contact: John H. Lawson, (307) 261-5671, jlawson@usbr.gov
Michael R. Odle, modle@usbr.gov

For Release: September 17, 2009

The annual drawdown of Alcova Reservoir will begin on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, according to John H. Lawson, Wyoming Area Manager. During the month of October, the reservoir will be lowered approximately 10 feet by approximately four inches per day from Oct. 1 through Oct. 11 and Oct. 17 through Oct. 31, and approximately two inches per day from Oct. 12 through Oct. 16.

The reservoir's normal winter operating range is between 5,487 feet to 5,489 feet. Water released in the drawdown of Alcova Reservoir will be restored downstream in Glendo Reservoir.

Boat owners and recreationists should be aware of the declining level of Alcova Reservoir and take proper precautions.

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Relevant Link:

Wyoming Area Office Home Page