River flows are higher at both Point of Rocks and Little Falls due to the presence of two separate flow peaks caused by hydroelectric power generation at upstream dams (Dams 4 and 5). Flows at Little Falls are now expected to fall significantly over the next 24 – 36 hours as a flow trough – again due to hydropower operations – passes by the stream gage station. We will be working with MDE this week to find a strategy to alleviate this problem.
Daily flows:
Little Falls gage flow 2023-08-25: 582 MGD (900 cfs)
Little Falls gage flow 2023-08-26: 827 MGD (est., based on recently available real-time data) (1280 cfs)
Note: Gage flow at Little Falls is measured after water supply withdrawals.
Point of Rocks flow 2023-08-25: 636 MGD (984 cfs)
Point of Rocks flow 2023-08-26: 860 MGD (est., based on recently available real-time data) (1330 cfs)
Recommended operations for today (2023-08-26 A.M.):
None at this time.