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Show Inflows at Flaming Gorge Reservoir decrease Below normal precipitation during the past several weeks has caused inflows at both Fontenelle and Flaming Gorge Reservoirs to be less than forecasted, according to the July River Flow Advisory published by the Bureau of Reclamation, Salt Lake City office. All other flows have been as forecast in last month's advisory. Reservoir elevations and expected river flows for the Upper Colorado River area is as follows, according to the Bureau of Reclamation advisory: LAKE POWELL-On July 9, the elevation of Lake Powell was recorded at 3,683 feet. A new high for the lake is expected this summer and is predicted to be 3,686 feet. Previously, . the high was 3,675 feet in July 1975. It is expected ex-pected to be drawn down to 3,683 feet before it starts to rise next spring. COLORADO RIVER THROUGH GRAND CANYON-During July, the daily release at Glen Canyon Dam will average 15,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). This will increase to 16,500 cfs in August. Minimum releases (usually between midnight and 7 a.m.) will be 3,000 cfs. COLORADO RIVER ABOVE LAKE POWELL-Cataract Canyon (including the Green River) - Presently the flow is at approximately 20,000 cfs. The peak flow of 70,000 cfs occurred during the end of May. Colorado River at Westwater Canyon -The flow is presently at 13,000 cfs and peaked in late May at 44,000 cfs. UPPER GREEN RIVER-Fontenelle Reservoir - The reservoir is currently at 6.498 feet. The present release is 1.000 cfs. GREEN RIVER FLOWS BELOW FLAMING GORGE DAM-The reservoir, reser-voir, now at elevation 6,012 feet, is expected to be drawn down to elevation 6,005 next winter. The mean daily release is expected to be 2000 cfs this month. Daily fluctuations, from 1200 cfs at night to 4000 cfs during the day, will occur in response to power demand. GREEN RIVER AT GREEN RIVER, UTAH-The Green River is now flowing at 6000 cfs. The peak flow of 26,000 cfs occurred in late May. . .. v-s''" (V IDY HANDLEY, Vernal shows an 18-pound Mackinaw he caught While trolling with a flat fish at Antelope Flat. |