Learn About the Fresno Dam Repair Progress! How Long Will There Be Low Water in Fresno Reservoir? Will Nelson Reservoir be Affected?

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with Steve Darlinton Project Manager for the Bureau of Reclamation. Rigger and Steve have a fascinating discussion about the state of Freson Dam. You may recall back in December of 2023 Rigger talked with Steve about the precarious state that Fresno Dam was in. It was sinking! In fact, it had sunk ten feet since it had been constructed back in the 1930s. NOT something you want a dam to do! So, Steve and his crew set out to go about the tricky task of trying to save the dam. How is that going?  Interesting (and possibly a bit concerning) have you seen the whirlpool that has been getting bigger and bigger out there in Nelson Reservoir?! First and foremost, DO NOT go near that at all. Yes, it is dangerous! What is causing that, besides the obvious answer of “there is a lot of water draining out of the reservoir”, Steve does a great job of explaining all that, and needless to say, it is VERY interesting. Heck, the whole Podcast is flat fascinating. Be sure and listen to find out all the details. Rigger and Steve also talk about if the St Mary’s Siphon failure and repairs are affecting both Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs and a whole lot more. No matter if you fish, recreate or live near Fresno or Nelson reservoirs, you will be fascinated by the amazing podcast so hit that play button and listen!

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• Heads up, Hi-Line travelers! The Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily close Fresno Reservoir Road across Fresno Dam from Wednesday, June 25 through Wednesday, July 2. Click here for more info.
• For lots of information and updates about the Fresno Dam project click here.
• Questions for Steve Darlinton? Click here to email him. 
• Your buddy Downrigger Dale is happy to track down information for you as well. Click here to send him an email. While you are at it also let him know what other topics you would like him to tackle!

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