Low water flow at dam in Woodstock, Virginia
7/24/2024 11:19:19 AM
CATEGORIES:
Energy
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Shenandoah County, VA
Woodstock, VA
Start Date: 7/23/2024
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The Shenandoah River was unusually low, preventing Burnshire Dam in Woodstock from being able to produce significant power, so the dam was shut down for maintenance. The water flowed at a rate of 70 to 80 cubic feet per second when it ought to be 140 to 150 cfs. The dam owner was also experiencing a loss of revenue from power sales.
WHSV (Harrisonburg, Va.), July 23, 2024
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