Public access to river to re-open at Post Falls

Inflows into Lake Coeur d’Alene have leveled off and prompted Avista to announce it will close all spillgates at the Post Falls Dam at 9 a.m. Wednesday. 

That means the City of Post Falls’ boat launch and swim beach at Q’emiln Park will be open to the public. 

For public safety reasons, whenever any of the gates at the dam are open, river recreation is prohibited in the area between the Spokane Street bridge and the dam. 

Heavy rain last week required Avista to open a gate to help manage water levels. 

Avista expects summer operation at the dam to continue through Labor Day, as long as weather conditions allow. 

For information on lake and river levels, call 769-1357.