Kinzua Dam

08/31/2026

August 31st, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1326.76, our tailwater gage height was 7.95 feet, and we were releasing 1,100 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 70.4°F
River temp is 68.9°F

For the upcoming release forecast, please see attached. Please be advised this forecast is subject to change.

08/30/2026

August 30th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1325.79, our tailwater gage height was 7.95 feet, and we were releasing 1,100 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 71.2°F
River temp is 69.6°F

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08/29/2026

You wouldn’t want to leave them behind, would you?
Stay safe while recreating by being aware of your surroundings and always wearing your life jacket.

08/29/2026

August 29th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1325.80, our tailwater gage height was 7.95 feet, and we were releasing 1,100 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 71.3°F
River temp is 70°F

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08/28/2026

August 28th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1325.94, our tailwater gage height was 7.95 feet, and we were releasing 1,100 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 70°F
River temp is 68.9°F
For the upcoming release forecast, please see attached. Please be advised this forecast is subject to change.

08/27/2026

Here are a few things that you can do to keep yourself and all your friends safe while you are enjoying the outdoors.

08/27/2026

August 27th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1326.01, our tailwater gage height was 8.04 feet, and we were releasing 1,280 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 71.2°F
River temp is 69.3°F

For the upcoming release forecast, please see attached. Please be advised this forecast is subject to change.

08/26/2026

August 26th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1325.94, our tailwater gage height was 8.04 feet, and we were releasing 1,280 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 71.2°F
River temp is 70.0°F

For the upcoming release forecast, please see attached. Please be advised this forecast is subject to change.

08/25/2026

August 25th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1326.03, our tailwater gage height was 8.13 feet, and we were releasing 1,460 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 68.8°F
River temp is 68.0°F
At 0900 we decreased the gate opening at Kinzua Dam. We are now releasing 1340 cubic feet per second and gauge height of 8.07 feet.
For the upcoming release forecast, please see attached. Please be advised this forecast is subject to change

08/24/2026

August 24th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1326.14, our tailwater gage height was 8.16 feet, and we were releasing 1,520 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 67.7°F
River temp is 67.1°F

*We will add the upcoming release forecast when we receive it*