Oroville Dam Spillway the Gates are open

[Smithsgold]

Oroville Dam Spillway the Gates are open



Lake Oroville Oroville CA. 10,000 Cubic Feet Per Second of Water is being Released down the Spillway The Department of Water Resources (DWR) began releasing water from Oroville Dam’s main spillway at 8 a.m. January 31, 2024.
Releases to the Feather River ensure storage space remains in Lake Oroville for flood control protection.
DWR coordinates releases closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other water operators and adjusts releases as needed to account for continuing rain and snowmelt​

 

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[Mackaydon]

Here's a California graphic that shows the CURRENT CONDITIONS: MAJOR WATER SUPPLY RESERVOIRS:13-FEB-2024

Major Water Supply Reservoirs

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, less than 1% of California-Nevada remains in drought, compared to 100% a year ago. Flooding has replaced fires.
Don in SoCal

 

[CoinsAndThings]

Very cool. My Dad, a civil engineer, worked on the diversion tunnels when the dam was being built. Then after the diversion tunnels were completed he worked in several other parts of the project. Largest earth-fill dam in the world. At least I think it still is.

 

[Smithsgold]

Very cool. My Dad, a civil engineer, worked on the diversion tunnels when the dam was being built. Then after the diversion tunnels were completed he worked in several other parts of the project. Largest earth-fill dam in the world. At least I think it still is.

My Dad and Uncle and Grandpa all worked up there on the project