NEWS

Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1181.2 feet, which is 1.8 feet below spill.  The amount of storage is 47,216 acre-feet (96.4%)  with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.  
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Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1182.1 feet, which is 0.9 feet below spill.  The amount of storage is 48,087 acre-feet (98.2%)  with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.  
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Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1182.9 feet, which is 0.1 feet below spill.  The amount of storage is 48,867 acre-feet (99.8%)  with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.  
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This coming Thursday May 11th. BVID is conducting its annual inspection of Virginia Ranch Dam at Collins Lake. DSOD (Division of Safety of Dams) is requiring a functionality test of the main outlet valve that controls water into the district. Water flow will be interrupted for about 1 hour.

Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1183.0 feet (at spill).  The amount of storage is 48,965 acre-feet with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.  
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Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1183.0 feet (at spill).  The amount of storage is 48,965 acre-feet with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.  
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BVID started water into the system on Monday the 24th, we are all excited to get water but, please remember it takes several days to get the system balanced out properly to get water distributed around the district.

We have also had several mailnine breaks that have appeared during startup. the folowing areas are affected.

Loma Rica west of the Lions Club, and past Foothill School

Bevan Rd. and Praire Creek Ln.

The upper parts of Redhill Rd. (above the block building)

Bonaza and Marcia pumps should be on no later than Thursday.

All areas should have water by the weekend.

Thank you for your patience,

Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1183.0 feet (at spill).  The amount of storage is 48,965 acre-feet with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.  
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Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1182.9 feet (0.1) feet below spill).  The amount of storage is 48,867 acre-feet with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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BVID plans to begin the irrigation season during the week of April 24, 2023. Depending on where you live, customers may start to see water in some areas as soon as Wednesday April, 26 2023, and as late as the following Monday, May 1, 2023.
Collins Lake continues to be at 100% of capacity, and we are in great shape for a full season.
We ask that everyone continue their best efforts and remain mindful toward efficient use. Please do not allow your ponds to spill or allow water to leave your property.

Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.15 feet (0.15) feet above spill).  The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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Several customers have inquired about the start of the irrigation season.  
Generally BVID starts the irrigation season mid April, but it is always weather driven.  Meteorologists are still forecasting wet weather in the coming weeks  which will push our start date further out.  when the weather patterns change to a dry forecast, BVID will post the start date when set.

Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.19 feet (0.19) feet above spill).  The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.25 feet (0.25 feet above spill).  The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.85 feet (0.85 feet above spill).  The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1184.1 feet (1.1 feet above spill).  The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.20 feet (0.20 feet above spill).  The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.19 feet (0.19 feet above spill).  The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.26 feet (0.26 feet above spill).  The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.22 feet (0.22 feet above spill).  The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.26 feet (0.26 feet above spill).  The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.7 feet (0.7 feet above spill).  The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,166.7 feet, which amounts to 34,181 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,157.4 feet, which amounts to 26,750 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,138.9 feet, which amounts to 14,240 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,138.1 feet, which amounts to 13,760 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,136.1 feet, which amounts to 12,740 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,132.6 feet, which amounts to 10,720 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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