Pactola Reservoir Winter Water Releases to Be Halved Starting October 1

Rapid City, SD, September 30, 2026 —

Pactola Reservoir is set to reduce its winter water releases by half, a measure that will commence on October 1. This adjustment signifies a substantial change in the reservoir’s operational strategy for the upcoming winter season.

The specific reasons or justifications for this reduction in water release were not provided in the available information. Similarly, the entities responsible for making this decision or implementing the change were not specified. The duration for which these reduced releases will remain in effect is also not detailed.

Pactola Reservoir, a significant water storage facility, plays a role in regional water management. The decision to decrease winter releases could potentially impact downstream water availability and various ecological considerations that rely on consistent flow rates. Further details regarding the operational plans and potential consequences are anticipated. The exact volume or flow rate of the reduced release was not provided.

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