Watch: Water Releases From Friant Reservoir Ramp Up

By Johnny Soto

Published 2 years ago on

January 11, 2023

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With the Central Valley battered by storms and Millerton Lake filling quickly, the Bureau of Reclamation decided last week to increase water releases into the San Joaquin River and Madera Canal.

This video captures the dam releases on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Through Tuesday, Friant Reservoir was at 82% of its 520,500 acre-foot capacity — 150% of normal for the date.

A combination of heavy rains and ramped-up dam releases have resulted in the closure of Lost Lake Park in Friant.

Lost Lake Closure Sign — Lost Lake Park, which is a popular fishing, bird-watching, and picnic spot, is closed until the San Joaquin River recedes. (GV Wire/Johnny Soto)

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