Wicket Gates and Debris

Brian – It appears that the wickets on the powerhouse are not working due to blockage by debris – can this be cleared out. Thanks.
Donna Haugom, Director
Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management
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Donna –
Yesterday I went to the powerhouse to check on things – took photos confirming the gates are all open. Also, given the lake level, the river is flowing freely over the spillway.

So even though there is a fair amount of debris blocking the wicket gates, the impact on the water level is not even measureable.

We will shut gates today and I will get additional photos of the flow.

Truthfully, what I think we need to do is get DNR approval to place some sort of floating bumpers between the powerhouse and the bridge to keep large items from getting pinned against the current on the trash racks, becoming water-logged, and sinking, then more debris builds upon stuff that may have been submerged or frozen in place all winter long.

I will post the photos on the RKLD.org blog.

Thanks!
Brian