August 12, 2026

Amount of dams' flows reduced again

The Bureau of Reclamation has begun reducing Colorado River flows from Hoover, Davis and Parker dams.

The bureau had increased flows in December, anticipating a wetter-than-normal winter.

But with 6 million acre-feet of space available in the Colorado River system, where only 5.35 million acre-feet is required by law, the bureau is reducing releases.

The bureau will evaluate the river's flow in February and readjust releases if necessary.

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