Avista issues warning of low water levels

SPOKANE, Wash. Aug. 28, 2020: Clark Fork River water flows will be extremely low between Cabinet Gorge Dam and Lake Pend Oreille on Thursday, Sept 3. As a result, lower elevation navigation hazards that people are not familiar with are likely to be present and boat ramps may not be usable. In addition, water flows will change rapidly and without warning during this time.

The change in flows is to allow for work on the new fish passage facility being built at Cabinet Gorge Dam.

To increase public safety and awareness, signs will be posted at river access sites along the river. Waterway users should always be alert to signs of such changes and exercise the highest level of personal caution and safety.