If you live in North Lake the Truckee River Dam in Tahoe City will be a familiar sight, but how much do you know about the chain of command that control it and conditions that dictate its flow? Listen to John McEldowney of the Placer County Office of Emergency Services and get a better understanding of how a big snow year effects its operation. Lots of good info to sound smart at the bar, listen up and take notes.
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