KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Bureau of Reclamation and PacifiCorp are
increasing flows at Link River Dam as Upper Klamath Lake has risen above
the flood control guidelines. Beginning this afternoon, flows will be
increased to bring the Upper Klamath Lake elevation below flood control
thresholds.
Link River flows will increase to about 6,000 cubic feet per second while
Iron Gate Dam flows are expected to increase to a maximum of 7,700 cfs today, Feb. 22,
2017. The increased flows are expected to extend through the weekend.
Residents and those recreating along the Link and Klamath rivers and on
Lake Ewauna should be aware, expect rising water, and take
appropriate precautions.
This flow release is being done for flood control purposes but will also
provide a surface flushing flow contributing to fish disease mitigation in
the Klamath River.
There is potential for additional increased flows through Link River Dam if
Upper Klamath Lake levels continue to rise over the next few months.
For additional information, please contact Laura Williams, Reclamation’s
Klamath Basin Area Office, at 541-880-2581 (TTY 800-877-8339) or ljwilliams@usbr.gov.
Source: Bureau of Reclamation
