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RRHP work progressing downstream; still on hold upstream due to high water levels

Jul 02

Progress on the intake structure at Red Rock Hydroelectric Project (RRHP) remains on hold on the upstream side of the dam due to elevated water levels on Lake Red Rock.

Water levels were more than 756.6 feet above sea level as of June 28. These levels need to drop to about 748 feet before upstream work can resume. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) estimates that the 748-foot level could be reached July 8.

Crane Tips Over at the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project

Nov 28

A mishap at the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project this afternoon resulted in a crane tipping over on its back. The crane operator was able to jump free and no one was injured in this event.

Water reintroduced into tailrace as Red Rock Hydroelectric Project construction continues

Oct 05

Recent high water levels at the Red Rock Dam have slowed construction work on the upstream side of the dam, but work continues to progress well on the downstream side. Read More

T-15 set to reopen Saturday

Sep 28

It is anticipated that Highway T-15, at the Lake Red Rock Dam, will reopen by 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, barring weather-related problems.

Temporary road closure planned for T-15 over dam

Sep 07

Highway T-15, at the Lake Red Rock Dam, will be closed to through traffic from Sept. 10 through Sept. 26 for permanent repairs to the highway. Signage will be posted for alternate routes during the closure.