Taum Sauk Area Water Quality

Lowering the Lower Reservoir Water Level

Overlook | Sediment Removal | Discharge Pipe and Aeration | View toward dam | View upstream

These photos show the results of temporarily lowering the water level at the Taum Sauk Plant’s lower reservoir to remove exposed sediments.  The photos were taken on Aug. 9, 2006.

Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir from Rt. U Overlook near dam
Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir from Rt. U Overlook near dam. (Aug. 9, 2006)
Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir, East Fork arm, sediment removal activities.
Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir, East Fork arm, sediment removal activities. (Aug. 9, 2006)
Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir minimum flow discharge pipe and aeration in plunge-pool immediately downstream of dam.
Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir minimum flow discharge pipe and aeration in plunge-pool immediately downstream of dam. (Aug. 9, 2006)
Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir, view toward dam from boat ramp.
Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir, view toward dam from boat ramp. (Aug. 9, 2006)
Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir, East Fork arm, looking upstream from boat ramp.
Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir, East Fork arm, looking upstream from boat ramp. (Aug. 9, 2006)

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