Repairs to the California State Water Project at Mile 62 near Gustine have been temporarily delayed due to a rupture in a water-filled cofferdam that was used to divert water for construction activities. As a result, water re-filled the aqueduct, located in Merced County, California.
DWR this month completed a major retrofit to Perris Dam in Riverside County as part of a statewide effort to reduce seismic risks to dams.
DWR today announced a statewide increase in State Water Project (SWP) allocations for 2018.
DWR has updated the 2018 Lake Oroville Operations Plan to begin construction as soon as possible this spring and maximize the 2018 construction window to ensure the main spillway is fully reconstructed before next winter.
An updated analysis of California’s water resources shows that investment, innovation, and infrastructure will be necessary to achieve the state’s goal of sustainable groundwater management.
Today, the Metropolitan Water District Board (MWD) voted 61% to 39% in support of California WaterFix in its entirety. DWR released this statement from Director Karla Nemeth regarding the Board’s decision, "Today's decision...smart investment will protect billions..."
DWR today announced that use of the Lake Oroville main spillway is unlikely this week. Inflows into the reservoir peaked on Saturday at just over 54,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). A steady outflow of 13,000 cfs from Hyatt Powerplant kept the elevation of the reservoir below 800 feet.
As of noon on April 7, 2018 -- Lake Oroville elevation is 796 feet, inflow is 50,000 cfs, spillway outflow is 0, Hyatt Powerplant outflow is 13,000 cfs, and Feather River flows are approximately 13,750 cfs.
As of noon on April 6, 2018 -- Lake Oroville elevation is 792.55 feet, inflow is 12,700 cfs, spillway outflow is 0, Hyatt Powerplant outflow is 13,000 cfs, and Feather River flows are approximately 13,750 cfs.
As of noon on April 5, 2018 -- Lake Oroville elevation is 793.20 feet, inflow is 8,000 cfs, spillway outflow is 0, Hyatt Powerplant outflow is 13,000 cfs, and Feather River flows are approximately 13,750 cfs.