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Granite County raises Georgetown dam release to 30% for one week to match inflows
Summary
Commissioners approved a temporary increase in releases from the Georgetown dam to 30% for one week after staff reported inflows of 28–32 cubic feet per second; the board asked staff to notify stakeholders and monitor lake levels.
Commissioners voted to raise releases from the Georgetown dam to 30% for one week after staff said inflows were estimated at 28–32 cubic feet per second.
The measure, moved and seconded during the dam tenders report, was based on Todd’s inflow estimates and a recommendation from Road and Water staff to ‘‘get ahead of it’’ and avoid prolonged spilling if inflows increase. Road & Bridge Superintendent Paul told the board the current inflows were higher than recent years and recommended the temporary step to balance storage and downstream needs.
Why it matters: The temporary increase is intended to reduce the risk of uncontrolled spilling if a rapid warm spell increases runoff. Commissioners said they favored a limited, one-week change so staff can reassess conditions and adjust releases as needed.
Commissioner Brad asked staff to notify partners and agencies promptly; the board instructed staff to send emails to affected entities as soon as Blaine and other stakeholders confirm availability. The motion passed on a voice vote; the board did not record an electronic roll-call tally in the transcript.
Next steps: Staff will monitor inflows and lake levels and report back at the next meeting. If warming accelerates runoff, commissioners said they may revisit the release schedule.
