02-24-2019, 04:02 AM
While Utah lake is huge, at this time I think it’s only about 3.7 feet below “compromise” which is the full pool level.
Given that the lakes’s drainage area is something over 3,800 sq miles and that area is currently well in excess of average snow/ water, and coupled with the fact that there is still a fair amount of spring water expected with respective snowmelt, I’m pretty sure that releasing water now to the GSL isn’t “wasted” but prudent to alleviate potential flooding.
I’m also aware that many of the pricey duck clubs on the GSL have very senior water rights, and maybe delivering that water while it’s available is part of the plan.
Just my 2 cent thoughts.
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Given that the lakes’s drainage area is something over 3,800 sq miles and that area is currently well in excess of average snow/ water, and coupled with the fact that there is still a fair amount of spring water expected with respective snowmelt, I’m pretty sure that releasing water now to the GSL isn’t “wasted” but prudent to alleviate potential flooding.
I’m also aware that many of the pricey duck clubs on the GSL have very senior water rights, and maybe delivering that water while it’s available is part of the plan.
Just my 2 cent thoughts.
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