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Originally Posted by TomC
Find out why/where that minimum outflow of 250 cfs goes and if it still has relevance. If there is an economic need (I have a possibly faulty memory that its to ensure sufficient power generation to someone) - then whoever has this deeded flow rate could be compensated by the state, or a small shoreline town tax, voluntary contribution, or some other subsidy. Then the dam could be closed and if the 4"/month drop rate at 250 cfs is accurate, the lake would have 6"-8" more water in it with all other things being equal...
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Opechee, Winnisquam, Silver Lake, and then to Franklin before merging with the Pemi to become the Merrimack.