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Originally Posted by flamesfever
If nothing is done, all reservoirs will gradually fill up with sediment. From what I understand, most progressive countries have some plans in place for extending the life of reservoirs by dredging. I have not heard of any such plans for our reservoirs in Alberta.
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Particularly given that the mean depth of the Glenmore Reservoir is only 6M (20'). You would think that adding capacity through dredging would be a relatively cheap and easy thing to do. Way less than a complete flood way for both the Bow and Elbow. Maybe a combination of a flood way upstream of Bearspaw Dam to divert some flow from to the Elbow then a much higher capacity reservoir?