Temporary Release Adjustment for Jordan Lake

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin Governor John N. Morris
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director

December 3, 1986

Mr. Max Grimes
Engineering Division
US Army Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402

Dear Mr. Grimes:

As discussed by telephone on November 26, 1986 with Mr. Terry
Brown and Mr. Allen Piner, the Department is requesting temporary adjust-
ments to downstream flow targets from Jordan Lake during the current low
flow situation. These requested interim adjustments are that target flows
at the Llilington gage be reduced to 450 cfs (plus or minus 25 cfs) and
that the minimum flow at the Jordan Lake dam be increased to 100 cfs
(plus or minus 25 cfs). Our Division and the Division of Environmental
Management believe these adjusted flows will provide adequate stream
conditions during the current season. Also, as discussed, we propose
that these conditions be re-evaluated at some time after the lake elevation
at Jordan exceeds 210 feet MSL.

It is important to note that these adjustments are only temporary
in nature and further study will be required for a more permanent solution.
We understand that these adjustments are satisfactory to you during this
critical period. If you have any questions regarding these interim agree-
ments, please let me know.

Sincerely yours,

John D. Wray, P. E.
Deputy Director

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cc: Mr. John Morris
Mr. Page Benton, DEM
Mr. George Everette, DEM
Mr. Steve Tedder, DEM
Ms. Meg her, DEM

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