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CRFS Technical Meeting UC Operations Update. March 30, 2010. Topics. Fontenelle and Flaming Gorge Operations Aspinall Operations Powell Operations. Green River Basin – Fontenelle and Flaming Gorge. Fontenelle Reservoir Elevation. Fontenelle Inflow and Release. Apr – Jul Inflow
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CRFS Technical Meeting UC Operations Update March 30, 2010
Topics • Fontenelle and Flaming Gorge Operations • Aspinall Operations • Powell Operations
Fontenelle Inflow and Release Apr – Jul Inflow 415 KAF (48%) Projected Release 800 cfs steady (no peak)
CRFS Green River Basin April 2010 Live Capacity 3.752 MAF Capacity on 3/28/103.194 MAF Available Space .558 MAF Percentage of Full 80 % Reservoir Elev. (Min Power) 5908.00 feet Elevation on 3/28/106025.91 feet Elevation above (Min) 117.91 feet Average Inflow 1,240 cfs Average Release 810 cfs
CRFS Green River Basin 245 KAF = 21% Average 515 KAF = 43% Average 1,251 KAF = 75% Average
CRFS Green River Basin 610 KAF = 45% Average 960 KAF = 70% Average 1,385 KAF = 101% Average
CRFS Green River Basin 855 KAF = 34% Average 1,475 KAF = 58% Average 2,275 KAF = 89% Average
4,035 cfs Mar 15 Forecast 570 KAF
Review of Operational CriteriaInterim Guidelines for Coordinated Operation of Lake Powell and Lake Mead
3,635 1/1/10 Projection 15.4 1/1/010Projection 1,098 1/1/10 Projection Lake Powell & Lake Mead Operational Diagrams for 2010 11.4 1/1/10 Projection 1 Subject to April adjustments that may result in balancing releases or releases according to the Equalization Tier. 2 These are amounts of shortage (i.e., reduced deliveries in the United States). 3 If Lake Mead falls below elevation 1,025 ft, the Department will initiate efforts to develop additional guidelines for shortages at lower Lake Mead elevations.
Summary of Lake Powell and Lake Mead Operations24-Month Study 2010 Water Year Projections In 2010, the Equalization Elevation is 3642 ft.
Summary of Lake Powell and Lake Mead Operations24-Month Study 2010 Water Year Projections In 2010, the Equalization Elevation is 3642 ft.