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Water Releases

All releases confirmed as of April 23, 2008. (All releases are tentative until confirmed, which typically occurs one week prior to the release.)

Date Location CFS Duration Course/Organization
March 29, 2008
(Saturday)		 Paint Creek Reservoir 1000 10am-4pm Instructor Course/Outdoor Adventure Club
April 17, 2008
(Thursday)		 Delaware Reservoir/Olentangy River 1800 9am-3pm River Rescue Refresher/ODNR Watercraft
April 18, 2008
(Friday)		 Dillon Reservoir 1800 9am-3pm River Rescue Refresher/ODNR Watercraft
April 19, 2008
(Saturday)		 Paint Creek Reservoir 1000 9am-5pm Kayaking Clinics and Courses/Outdoor Adventure Club and Columbus Outdoor Pursuits
April 20, 2008
(Sunday)		 Paint Creek Reservoir 1000 9am-5pm Kayaking Clinics and Courses/Outdoor Adventure Club and Columbus Outdoor Pursuits
April 26, 2008
(Saturday)		 Caesar Creek Reservoir 900 10am-2pm Beginners Paddler Training/Whitewater Warehouse
April 28, 2008
(Monday)		 Dillon Reservoir 1800 9am-3pm River Rescue Technician/ODNR Watercraft
April 30, 2008
(Wednesday)		 Delaware Reservoir/Olentangy River 1800 9am-3pm River Rescue Refresher/ODNR Watercraft
September 25, 2008
(Thursday)		 Delaware Reservoir/Olentangy River 2000-2200 10am-3pm Basic River Canoeing/ODNR Watercraft
September 26, 2008
(Friday)		 Delaware Reservoir/Olentangy River 2000-2200 10am-3pm Basic River Canoeing/ODNR Watercraft
October 18, 2008
(Saturday)		 Paint Creek Reservoir 1000 10am-4pm Canoe and Kayaking Clinic/ Columbus Outdoor Pursuits
October 19, 2008
(Sunday)		 Paint Creek Reservoir 1000 10am-4pm Canoe and Kayaking Clinic/ Columbus Outdoor Pursuits

If you have any questions about releases, please email Eric Reed or call him at (614) 265-6501.

More on Water Releases

Water releases are managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The schedule of releases is based on input from various organizations, including Ohio DNR.

All water releases are tentative. Final approval depends on weather conditions and water conditions at the time of the scheduled release. During periods of minimal rainfall and/or low stream flow, the Corps may not be able to honor a scheduled release.

At least 5 days prior to a scheduled release, the organization(s) that requested the release will be contacted to confirm their activity. If they still request a release, the Corps of Engineers will determine whether or not hydrologic conditions are conducive to a release.

One or two days prior to a scheduled release, the Corps of Engineers will decide if the release will occur. If a release is cancelled, their decision will be posted on this web site.