WaterSMART

Reservoir Operations Pilots

Through the Reservoir Operations Pilot Initiative, Reclamation uses modeling and forecasting tools to identify ways to increase flexibility in reservoir operations to support optimal water management.

Contacts

For more information regarding the Reservoir Operations Pilot program please contact Ms. Stephanie Hellekson at 720-799-3158 or send an email to shellekson@usbr.gov.

Announcements

• Reclamation releases report to show benefits of alternative reservoir operations

  The Bureau of Reclamation today released the final report for a pilot study assessing the economic and environmental benefits of alternative reservoir operations. The study - Economic Benefits of Alternative Reservoir Operations for Lake Mendocino - identifies innovative approaches to improve flood mitigation and drought resiliency using Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations. Read More →.

• Bureau of Reclamation releases report on reservoir operations pilot study for Salt and Verde Rivers in Arizona

  The Bureau of Reclamation has released a study on the Salt and Verde Rivers using two accepted research approaches to understand vulnerabilities of the Salt River Project's (SRP’s) water supply reliability and ability to manage extreme events in the future.
  

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• Bureau of Reclamation releases report on reservoir operations pilot study for Washita Basin in Oklahoma

  The Bureau of Reclamation has released a report that identifies innovative approaches to improve drought resiliency within the Washita Basin in Oklahoma. The study specifically looked at Foss and Fort Cobb Reservoirs, and the approach can be applied anywhere across the Western United States.
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