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Officials warn of dangers as water releases this week from Lucky Peak increase flow in Boise River, canals

 - Idaho Statesman

Published: 05/13/09


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The Boise River is going to be running high and fast this week, as the Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers release water from Lucky Peak Dam in anticipation of spring runoff.

Reclamation and Army Corps officials warn area residents that this week will not be suitable for recreation on the river due to water velocity, cold temperatures and brush along the banks that pose a hazard. They also warn that flows in area irrigation canals will be high, potentially saturating the banks and creating unstable walking surfaces; water-soaked banks can slough off into flowing water.

The Boise River is currently running at about 700 cubic feet per second at Glenwood Bridge, where there is a gauging station. River flows will be gradually increased from 500 cfs each day until reaching a rate of about 2,200 to 2,500 cfs at Glenwood Bridge.

Officials say flow rates of 1,500 cfs and above are considered unsuitable for river recreation. A flow rate of 7,000 cfs is flood stage at Glenwood Bridge.

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