2017 Long Falls Dam releases for the Dead River
Here are the high water release dates for the 2017 season from Brookfield Renewable Energy who operates the dam. Listing with a (+) next to them depends on the spring refill and forecast. Water sources are from Long Falls Dam and inflow from Spencer Stream. Listing with a (*) next to them indicate Long Falls Dam releases occur as necessary to provide flows directly below Spencer Stream. All releases from Long Falls Dam stop at 1 pm.
May 13th – 7,000 cfs +
May 20th – 7,000 cfs +
May 28th – 5,500 cfs
June 3rd – 5,500 cfs *
June 10th – 3,500 cfs *
September 3rd – 5,500 cfs *
September 16th – 3,500 cfs *
October 7th – 6,000 cfs
Please note that these flow levels may change without notice based on license requirements or water levels.