Flow Facts: 15 July to 21 July 2022
With the current high water event, we recognize the community’s increased interest in reservoir conditions and management. Additional information is provided in this Flow Facts and we will continue to provide updates as needed.
- Reservoir level decreased from 2799.82 feet to 2799.70 feet in the past 7 days. The reservoir reached a peak of 2799.91 feet on 15 July.
- Skins Lake Spillway discharge is currently ~390 m3/s, and will be decreased to ~300 m3/s on 22 July.
- Approximately 13 (thirteen) millimetres of precipitation was recorded last week, and up to 5 (five) millimetres is anticipated over the next 7 days.
- Real-time and historical information on reservoir activity can be viewed at any time by clicking here. Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.
Additional information regarding current conditions
Overall, since 1 April 2022, we are experiencing the 3rd highest amount of rain on record for this period due to the late Spring and recent rain events. However, with recent low precipitation forecasted, Nechako River levels are expected to continue to decrease.
Rio Tinto continues to work closely with Indigenous and local communities, stakeholders, as well as the Water Control Board to uphold reservoir safety and minimize downstream impacts. We will continue to issue information through Flow Facts, Facebook and the Get Involved Nechako website, as well as community meetings as needed. Real-time reservoir activity can be viewed at any time here.
