Flaming Gorge Reservoir Realtime Modeling System (2004-2018)

Precision has developed a model for use by the operators of Flaming Gorge Dam on the Green River in the Upper Colorado Basin during the spring runoff season. The tool was developed to achieve highly precise flow targets on the Green River below its confluence with the Yampa River to support recovery of three endangered fish species as mandated by the 2006 Record of Decision for the Operation of Flaming Gorge Dam Final Environmental Impact Statement. The model enables operators to construct hourly release schedules from Flaming Gorge in order to optimally meet these flow recommendations. The model has been used effectively for the purposes intended by Reclamation staff since 2004. The model was upgraded and re-implemented in 2015.