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Stories related to: folsom dam

Congresswoman Matsui: There's Nothing To Fear About Region's Levee System, Folsom Dam

February 20, 2017 | Ben Adler

Democratic Congresswoman Doris Matsui says the Sacramento area has nothing to fear from Folsom Dam and the Capital region's levee system during this big winter storm.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Folsom Lake Water Releases Largest in Five Years

March 9, 2016 | James Morrison

Shane Hunt from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation joins Insight to explain how his agency manages water releases from Folsom Lake.

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Environment

California Storms Prompt Releases From Folsom Reservoir, Local Flooding

March 7, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Storms bring local flooding, debris flows, and prompt increased releases from Folsom Reservoir.

Folsom Dam Auxiliary Spillway Now Holding Back Water

January 27, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

The new Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway is holding back water in Folsom Lake for the first time.

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Leak Develops At Auxiliary Dam Site

January 20, 2016 | Steve Milne

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says a leak developed this morning at a cofferdam at the auxiliary spillway adjacent to Folsom Dam. A cofferdam is a temporary structure holding Folsom Lake back and providing a small dry area for workers.

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Backup Water Pumps For City Of Folsom

September 3, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

Work has begun on a project at Folsom Dam to install backup pumps in case the level of Folsom Lake drops significantly.

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Celebration For New Folsom Auxiliary Spillway

August 27, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

Crews have completed the Folsom Dam Auxiliary Spillway. The new dam is finished but is not yet connected to Folsom Lake.

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Detour Begins For Section Of Popular Folsom Dam Trail

June 15, 2015 | Ed Joyce

A portion of a popular public trail will be closed during seismic safety work at a Folsom Reservoir dam.

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$158 Million In President Obama's Budget For Valley Flood Control

February 2, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

President Obama has proposed a budget for next year that includes ten projects between Hamilton City and Bakersfield.

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Folsom Dam Improvements Ahead Of Schedule, Causing More Emissions

August 19, 2014 | Steve Milne

Construction is ahead of schedule on improvements to Folsom Dam. Drought conditions at Folsom Lake mean work crews can get more done. But the increased activity is creating more air pollution than anticipated.

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