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2018 Long Falls Dam releases for the Dead River Whitewater Season
Mark your calendars! Here are the high water release dates for the 2018 season from Brookfield Renewable Energy who operates the dam. Water sources are from Long Falls Dam and inflow from Spencer Stream. All releases from Long Falls Dam stop at 1 pm.
May 12th (Saturday)
Big Spring Release
7,000+ cfs
Class IV+ Rapids
May 19th (Saturday)
Big Spring Release
7,000+ cfs
Class IV+ Rapids
May 27th (Sunday)
High Water Release
5,500 cfs
Class IV Rapids
June 2nd (Saturday)
High Water Release
5,500 cfs
Class IV Rapids
June 9th (Saturday)
Medium (Surfing) Release
3,500 cfs
Class III-IV Rapids
June 10th (Sunday)
Summer Flow Release
2,400 cfs
Class II-III Rapids
July 21st (Saturday)
Summer Flow Release
2,400 cfs
Class II-III Rapids
August 12th (Sunday)
Medium (Surfing) Release
3,000 cfs
Class III-IV Rapids
September 2nd (Sunday)
High Water Release
5,500 cfs
Class IV Rapids
September 15th (Saturday)
Medium (Surfing) Release
3,500 cfs
Class III-IV Rapids
October 6th (Saturday)
Fall High Water Release
6,000 cfs
Class IV Rapids
Please note that these flow levels may change without notice based on license requirements or water levels.