Residents living along the river should not be impacted by flooding, according to city officials. Releases will continue for about two days.
Following recent rains, the city of San Diego started releasing water from Lake Hodges this week. The move, mandated by state safety officials, is part of ongoing maintenance at the reservoir’s deteriorating century-old dam.
“Visitors to this area of the San Dieguito River Park and generally along the San Dieguito River should take precautions as the water level in the creek will rise,” said Juan Guerreiro, director of the city’s Public Utilities Department. “The City will continue to monitor weather forecasts, rainfall and the water level at Hodges Reservoir to determine if additional water releases need to be planned during the rainy season.
For safety, the reservoir’s water level must remain no higher than 275 feet, 40 feet below the spillway elevation. As a result, the lake has been closed to boating and fishing at least through February. San Dieguito River Park trails and facilities have stayed open.
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