PL DAM OPERATION UPDATE

November 13, 2025 As of November 13, 2025, the lake level is at approximately 0.66 feet, and the flow through the dam is about 540 cubic feet per second (cfs).  Fall Drawdown concluded on November 1, 2025.  The lake level at conclusion of fall drawdown was 0.58 feet.  The goal of dam operations through winter is to keep the lake level at 0.58 feet, or above, to avoid drying out the kokanee redds on the shorelines of Priest Lake.

For questions or comments, please contact Idaho Department of Water Resources in Coeur d’Alene at northerninfo@idwr.idaho.gov or (208) 762-2800.

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