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Water manager flags Gibraltar sediment risk, USBR staffing gaps and tentative operator agreement
Summary
City staff reported Gibraltar Reservoir close to spilling amid sediment concerns, federal Bureau of Reclamation staffing departures affecting Kachuma project contacts and a tentative agreement to raise operator pay heading to City Council on May 20; staff also discussed state water allocations and upcoming community events.
In the Water Resources Manager's report on April 17, city staff highlighted several operational issues: Gibraltar Reservoir was reported to be close to spilling amid sediment concerns, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has experienced high staff turnover affecting local coordination on the Kachuma project, and a tentative agreement to improve operator compensation is headed to City Council on May 20.
Staff reported recent inspections at Gibraltar and noted significant sediment in the spillway; the reservoir was described as approximately 1.2 feet from spilling at one point and staff said…
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