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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2005
LAKE ZUMBRO HYDROELECTRIC DAM SPRING
OPERATION
ROCHESTER, Minn—Due to heavy runoff, the
Lake Zumbro water level is well above “full
pool,” or the level to which RPU usually
raises it in the spring. RPU will not perform
the normal spring operation of raising the water
level.
The high-water condition will continue until
river flows in the South and Middle Forks of
the Zumbro River fall to less than the hydraulic
capacity of the Zumbro Hydroelectric Plant (approximately
800 cubic feet per second).
Lake Zumbro will be operated at normal summer
pool level throughout the spring and summer
season, to the extent possible. The Zumbro Hydroelectric
Plant has extremely limited capacity to pass
flood flow, resulting in frequent high water
events that exceed normal pool.
Real-time lake level information is available
on the RPU web site at www.rpu.org. For additional
information regarding the Zumbro Dam and Hydroelectric
Facility please contact Joe Hensel at 280-1556
Tips
for safe boating:
• Watch
the weather.
• Be aware of changing
water levels and conditions that would expose
logs, snags or cause floating debris.
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Be cautious when boating in the vicinity of
the dam.
• Do not proceed past the
warning signs and buoys.
• Tell someone
where you are going, who is with you, and how
long you will be away.
• Avoid standing.
When changing seats, stay low and near the centerline
of your boat.
• Be ready for trouble
when a powerboat passes you in a narrow channel.
Maintain a safe operating speed.
• Always wear approved personal flotation
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