Kinzua Dam

Kinzua Dam Official page. One of 16 flood risk management reservoirs in USACE Pittsburgh District.
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06/06/2026

June 6th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1328.75, our tailwater gage height was 8.27 feet, and we were releasing 1,730 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is NA
River temp is 58.5°F

You know what isn’t cool? Drowning. USACE data shows 88% of drowning victims are male, meaning men are about 7 times mor...
06/05/2026

You know what isn’t cool? Drowning. USACE data shows 88% of drowning victims are male, meaning men are about 7 times more likely to drown than women. Gentlemen, if you want to impress someone, start by buckling that life jacket.

June 5th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1328.69, our tailwater gage height was 8.27 feet, and we were relea...
06/05/2026

June 5th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1328.69, our tailwater gage height was 8.27 feet, and we were releasing 1,730 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 63.7°F
River temp is 61.8°F

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

Start paddling smart by taking an online safe paddling course. From securing your boat to your vehicle to waterway haza...
06/05/2026

Start paddling smart by taking an online safe paddling course. From securing your boat to your vehicle to waterway hazard identification and what to do during challenging weather, this online course covers everything you need to know to ensure your paddling experience is safe and enjoyable.
Get started here: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/paddlesports-online-course/

A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom. Having a life ...
06/05/2026

A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom. Having a life jacket on your boat, even if it’s “readily accessible,” is not good enough. so you can enjoy boating another day.

June 4th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1328.83, our tailwater gage height was 8.27 feet, and we were relea...
06/04/2026

June 4th, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1328.83, our tailwater gage height was 8.27 feet, and we were releasing 1,730 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 63.7°F
River temp is 60.4°F
For the upcoming approximate release forecast, please see attached; please be advised that this forecast is subject to change.

June 3rd, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1328.85, our tailwater gage height was 8.57 feet, and we were relea...
06/03/2026

June 3rd, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1328.85, our tailwater gage height was 8.57 feet, and we were releasing 2,310 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 62.8°F
River temp is 61.3°F
at 0900 we will be decreasing the gate openings at Kinzua Dam. we will be releasing 1,600 cubic feet per second.
For the upcoming approximate release forecast, please see attached; please be advised that this forecast is subject to change

June 2nd, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1328.90, our tailwater gage height was 8.58 feet, and we were relea...
06/02/2026

June 2nd, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1328.90, our tailwater gage height was 8.58 feet, and we were releasing 2,330 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 62.3°F
River temp is 61.0°F
For the upcoming approximate release forecast, please see attached; please be advised that this forecast is subject to change.

June 1st, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1328.99, our tailwater gage height was 8.58 feet, and we were relea...
06/01/2026

June 1st, 2026, at 0800 reservoir pool elevation was 1328.99, our tailwater gage height was 8.58 feet, and we were releasing 2,330 cubic feet per second.
Reservoir temp is 59.3°F
River temp is 58.6°F

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

LIFE JACKET LOANER STATION IS BACK IN ACTION AT KINZUA DAM!!
05/31/2026

LIFE JACKET LOANER STATION IS BACK IN ACTION AT KINZUA DAM!!

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1205 Kinzua Road
Warren, PA
16365

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+18147260661

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