A report on Assiniboine River
levels and flows is attached.
The controlled conduit
outflow from Shellmouth Reservoir was increased to 1400 cfs early this
afternoon.
The spillway flow this
morning was 150 cfs and should decline to zero by next Wednesday. Total
outflows will be maintained between 1300 and 1400 cfs until the reservoir
level declines to about 1405 feet.
The Shellmouth Reservoir
water level was 1408.9 feet this morning and is expected to decline to 1405
feet by August 7 based on normal precipitation.
Outflows will be gradually
reduced after the Reservoir reaches 1405 feet in order to minimize bank
slumping along the Assiniboine River.
Water uses along the
Assiniboine River are very high at this time due to the drought conditions.
Those drawing water from the river will not experience any shortages for the
rest of 2006.
