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Gathright Dam Releases
Updated:       JUN 13, 2025
 
There Are No Plans To Change Releases Today.
Releases from Gathright Dam are made for a variety of purposes. The flow values cited above are the expected releases and may be increased or decreased without prior notice, depending on changing climatic and hydrologic conditions.
Reference location for the flow and streamgage stage values is the USGS Streamgage (02011800) located 0.5 miles downstream of Gathright Dam.
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2025 PULSE RELEASE SCHEDULE
Pulse releases are scheduled for the following Wednesdays:
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These pulses, conducted by the Norfolk District in coordination with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, will begin at approximately 6 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m.
The peak pulse release will be 3,500 cfs and will increase levels 3 to 4.5 feet in the Jackson River.
Pulse releases are usually evaluated about 1 week in advance. Based on environment conditions, the date of a pulse release is subject to change and a 24 hour notice will be given. Check this website regularly for updates. Check this website regularly for updates.
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