Libby Dam Project is a multi-purpose water resource development.  Its purposes are flood reduction, hydropower, recreation, and environmental stewardship. We recognize that our day to day activities in operating a facility such as Libby Dam have a direct impact on the environment. Our goal is to operate Libby Dam to minimize negative impacts on the environment through pollution prevention and mitigation, and we are committed to continual improvement.  Our commitment is to comply with environmental legislation, rules, and regulations. We encourage environmental stewardship at every level throughout the organization..

January 25, 2021

Current Koocanusa Reservoir elevation: 2409.25 feet
Current Koocanusa Reservoir inflow: ~2.0 kcfs
Current Libby Dam outflow: 15 kcfs
Current Kootenai River elevation at Bonners Ferry: 1746.20 feet

The following outflow changes are scheduled for Monday January 25:
- Outflows will decrease from 15 kcfs to 10 kcfs over five hours starting at 19:00 MST.

The following outflow changes are scheduled for Tuesday January 26:
- Outflows will increase from 10 kcfs to 15 kcfs over two hours starting at 05:00 MST.
- Outflows will decrease from 15 kcfs to 10 kcfs over five hours starting at 19:00 MST.

The following outflow changes are scheduled for Wednesday January 27:
- Outflows will decrease from 10 kcfs to 6.5 kcfs over six hours starting at 17:00 MST.

The Libby Dam outflows will fluctuate for power and the operation for the end of January will be to draw down Lake Koocanusa to an end of month lake elevation target of 2408.1 feet, as determined by the January water supply forecast. As this drawdown operation reaches completion, Libby Dam outflows will decrease to 4 kcfs minimums. Outflows are expected to remain at 4 kcfs minimums during early February.