One Slide Gate Reopened

DNR Operating Orders

E. Three slide gates shall be fully opened (700 cfs calculated flow) and shall remain open whenever the lake elevation exceeds 776.10 feet, MSL

F. Six slide gates and the wicket gates shall be fully opened (2230 cfs calculated flow at elevation 776.30) and shall remain open whenever the lake elevation exceeds 776.33 feet, MSL

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Because the lake level today is at 776.19 (target 776.20), the DNR Orders stipulate RKLD cannot close more than 3 slide gates (see 1E above).

When the lake reaches the DNR minimum at 776.10, we then are allowed to close more gates - despite the spillway's low elevation will continue to pass water over the crest.

Be careful tomorrow night (Saturday) navigating the lake for the RRKA Fireworks Display.