Dolores River Flow Update-May 31

[Justyn Hock]

Here is a quick update on flows:

McPhee Reservoir is full and we are seeing inflow exceeding reservoir demand of about 600 CFS at this time. We anticipate inflow to continue at about 1100 CFS the next few days and user demand is expected to decrease over the next week. As of 8 a.m. this morning we have 800 CFS flowing at Bradfield Bridge. After May 31 expect flows to range from 300 to 800 CFS the next couple of days. This forecast could change if reservoir demand increases or inflow decreases.

Please consider the variability of releases and use extreme caution should you decide to embark on a multi-day river trip. Releases can vary depending on natural inflows and reservoir demand.

Justyn Hock
Western Colorado Area Office - Grand Junction

[storm11]

So based on previous outflow forecasts, we should expect about 0 - 200 cfs for 2 more days and a flooded town of Dolores?



Way to drop the ball this year guys

[mountainfish]

Sweet.....so if i get there tonight I can meet up with the blm rangers and be harrassed and intimidated.......then wake up to a non-boatable flow.

[El Flaco]

Justyn -

Thanks for the flow update- most of us appreciate the heads-up on release forecasts, even when we don't hear the news we want. Keep 'em coming.

[cosurfgod]

Bullshit! I was in Dolores today surfing the stoner section and the res is full! The slack water backs way into town covering all play features. This water is grossly mismanaged by BLM hillbillys. Fuck your update, you are no enviromentalist or have any knowledge of the boating community.

[acconnell]

So is it worth driving from Breck for a cahone to slickrock run?

Originally Posted by Justyn Hock

Here is a quick update on flows:

McPhee Reservoir is full and we are seeing inflow exceeding reservoir demand of about 600 CFS at this time. We anticipate inflow to continue at about 1100 CFS the next few days and user demand is expected to decrease over the next week. As of 8 a.m. this morning we have 800 CFS flowing at Bradfield Bridge. After May 31 expect flows to range from 300 to 800 CFS the next couple of days. This forecast could change if reservoir demand increases or inflow decreases.

Please consider the variability of releases and use extreme caution should you decide to embark on a multi-day river trip. Releases can vary depending on natural inflows and reservoir demand.

Justyn Hock
Western Colorado Area Office - Grand Junction