A Queston From Stone Farm Road

Hi Brian,
In my ongoing battle to understand river levels I have been measuring the river level at 8367 Stone Farm in the exact same spot for a period of two weeks.
I am at a loss given rainfall observations, lack of long periods of hot weather, and the dam being wide open at Indianford, as to how the river level dropped almost 8 inches in the Friday to Sunday timeframe.
It was almost to the date of the drop that began last summer.
What do you think???
Thanks in advance for responding.
Lowell Kaub

Lowell,

Since you are south of the Indianford Dam, on Stone Farm, your measurements are proof that the gate operations at Indianford is just a small part of the equation of what impacts water levels between Indianford and the Center Avenue Dam in Janesville.

Keep in mind you are fed from the Yahara River, which is dammed at Stoughton, and your levels are also dictated by gate operations in Janesville.

As a city, Janesville is not encumbered by DNR orders as we are at Indianford. So, keep an eye on the Rock Aqua Jays performance schedule. It appears water levels are increased nominally, by gate alterations at Center Avenue, when their season begins.

For more information, you may want to contact North American Hydro. I believe they have a contract to generate hydro-power at Center Avenue.

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