Bureau of Reclamation News: Annual Drawdown of Alcova Reservoir

Great Plains Region
Billings, Mont.

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John Lawson
(307) 261-5671

Mark Andersen
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Released On: September 27, 2005

Annual Drawdown of Alcova Reservoir

The annual drawdown of Alcova Reservoir will begin on Monday, October 3, 2005, according to John H. Lawson, Area Manager of the Bureau of Reclamation, Wyoming Area Office in Mills, Wyoming. The Reservoir will be lowered approximately 10 feet in preparation for winter operation.

During the period of October 3 through October 31, 2005, the reservoir will be lowered to the normal winter operating range of 5,487 feet to 5,489 feet. Water released in the drawdown of Alcova Reservoir will be restored downstream in Glendo Reservoir.

Boat owners and recreationists should be aware of the rapidly declining level of Alcova Reservoir and take proper precautions.

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