Granite County keeps Georgetown Lake outflow at 10 CFS amid rising inflows

Granite County commissioners voted Dec. 9 to keep Georgetown Lake’s outflow at 10 cubic feet per second (CFS) for the week, after dam tenders reported rising inflows.

The decision came during the dam tenders report, when commissioners and staff reviewed lake elevation and recent inflow increases. After a round of discussion about whether a temporary modification to 12–15 CFS could capture additional revenue or address safety concerns, one unidentified speaker said, “I guess, you know, after looking into it, I think we probably should still have 10 since we’re 3 inches lower than where we were last year,” and moved to keep outflow at 10 CFS. The acting chair seconded the motion and the board voted to approve it.

Commissioners also discussed contacting stakeholders before making changes. Blake Bradshaw, speaking for the commission on a separate call, left a voicemail intended for a regional contact: “Brad, this is Blake Bradshaw. I’m with the county commission here. They’re looking at Georgetown Lake outflows or considering asking for a temporary modification of 12 CFS for this week. Just wanted to run that by you.” Brad Lyman was not reached live during the meeting.

The board’s action leaves the lake at 10 CFS for the coming week; commissioners said they will revisit the release if inflows or weather change. No further formal modifications were adopted at the meeting.

The decision will be reflected in the county’s water‑management notes and the commissioners said staff will document the board’s chosen outflow on meeting materials to avoid searching minutes later.