Kinzua Dam

09/06/2026

September 6th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1326.99, our tailwater gage height was 8.06 feet, and we were releasing 1,320 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is NA
River temp is 71.6°F

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09/05/2026

Heading out for the long Labor Day weekend? While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and boating with a buddy. Assign a "Water Watcher" to keep eyes on children constantly. Remember, drowning is silent and can happen in seconds. Have a safe and happy holiday!

09/05/2026

When paddling on rivers, steer clear of commercial vessels. They have the right of way in a navigation channel. Human-powered vessels should avoid commercial traffic. Boats don’t have brakes and it takes an average of ¾ to 1½ miles for a towboat pushing barges to stop.

09/05/2026

September 5th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1326.69, our tailwater gage height was 8.05 feet, and we were releasing 1,300 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 72.5°F
River temp is 71.4°F

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09/04/2026

September 4th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1326.28, our tailwater gage height was 8.05 feet, and we were releasing 1,300 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 70.5°F
River temp is 69.4°F
For the upcoming release forecast, please see attached. Please be advised this forecast is subject to change.

09/03/2026

September 3rd, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1325.75, our tailwater gage height was 8.04 feet, and we were releasing 1,340 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 70.2°F
River temp is 69.1°F
For the upcoming release forecast, please see attached. Please be advised this forecast is subject to change.

09/01/2026

September 1st, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1325.65, our tailwater gage height was 7.95 feet, and we were releasing 1,100 cubic feet per second.
At 0900 we increased the gate openings at Kinzua. we will be releasing 1280 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 71.2°F
River temp is 69.8°F
For the upcoming release forecast, please see attached. Please be advised this forecast is subject to change.

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.