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Commission authorizes matching outflow at Flint Creek hydro to current inflows
Summary
Hydro operator reported monitoring conditions; commissioners approved matching outflow to inflow at about 40 cubic feet per second (CFS) while monitoring lake levels and permit requirements.
Paul Talon of Flint Creek Hydro told commissioners the plant is monitoring lake inflows and outflows closely and that operators are holding roughly 40 cubic feet per second (CFS) outflow to the plant to match inflow under current conditions.
Commissioners discussed license and reporting thresholds and asked staff to confirm the formal allowable outflow in the operating order; the group agreed to match outflow to inflow (at about 40 CFS) while continuing close monitoring and notifying agencies as needed.
Paul Talon and Brad (operator) said river gauges showed recent fluctuations but that holding in the low 40s matched inflow at the time of the meeting; commissioners motioned to maintain 40 CFS outflow and allow operators to adjust gates to match inflow if lake levels changed. The motion carried.
