The water level at C.C. Cragin Reservoir, formerly named Blue Ridge Reservoir, will slowly drop during the month of August as inspections and construction projects get underway.
Salt River Project (SRP), which operates and manages the reservoir and C.C. Cragin Dam on behalf of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, will be performing an inspection of the tunnel inlet that transfers water to the East Verde River. In order for the inspection to commence, the reservoir level will drop approximately 26 feet from its current level. The reservoir is expected to reach this lower level about Aug. 18.
Even though the boat ramp will be open during this time, large boulders near the end of the boat ramp will be exposed and launching a boat will be challenging, and sometimes not possible. Additionally, heavy trucks transporting material to the work site may restrict access to the reservoir and boat ramp for short periods during the day. SRP’s inspection of the tunnel inlet is expected to be completed by Aug. 20.
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