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Douglas County official: Dog River reservoir to be raised to meet 50‑year demand
Summary
Managing Director James Worthington said a 50‑year study by the water authority calls for a substantial reservoir expansion — raising the Dog River reservoir about 30 feet to increase surface area and provide water supply for the county for decades.
Managing Director James Worthington of Development and Planning told Commissioner Martin Raxton on District Dialogue that the Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority conducted a long‑range study and concluded the Dog River reservoir requires a substantial expansion to meet the county’s needs for the next 50 years.
"It is going up 30 ft," Worthington said when describing the planned raise of the reservoir, adding that as the water level is raised the surface…
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