Replies to post #17902 on Western Sierra Resource Corp (WSRC)

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There are many sources of studies and public information available on Twitchell Dam and Reservoir documented by private organizations, as well as by federal and state agencies, over several decades. There is no argument that the reservoir is choked with silt and sediment accumulated over decades and is unable to store the reservoir's original historical water capacities... and certainly not enough water capacity required for essential agricultural purposes downstream.

One example:

Sedimentation is a problem for the reservoir, as the reservoir is being filled faster than expected. This reduces its capacity and blocks the water inlet to the control gates. Some sediment has been removed by flushing it out during releases, but much of it is simply deposited immediately downstream, interfering with flows.

Bureau of Reclamation
State: California
Region: California-Great Basin Region
OWNER
Title: Area Office Manager
Organization: South-Central California Area Office
Address: 1243 "N" Street
City: Fresno, CA 93721-1813
Phone: [phone]
OPERATOR
Organization: Santa Maria Valley River Water Conservation District
Address: PO Box 364
City: Santa Maria, CA 93456
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=193