07/27/2025
On Tuesday, July 29, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily reduce water releases from Davis Dam, resulting in significantly lower water levels along the Colorado River in Bullhead City. This reduction will occur between approximately 3 a.m. and 12 p.m.
In response, the City of Bullhead City will waive all parking fees at Bullhead City Community Park on Tuesday. This measure ensures that no visitors pay for river access while expecting typical water conditions.
The City encourages all river users to plan ahead. The lower water levels may expose sandbars, rocks, debris, and other underwater hazards that are normally submerged. Boaters, jet skiers, and swimmers should use caution during this period and consider delaying recreational activity until flows return to normal.
The City also urges riverfront property owners to take advantage of the exposed riverbanks to clean around their docks, seawalls, and shoreline areas. Removing organic buildup and debris during low water helps reduce caddisfly larvae and pupae, which contribute to nuisance insect outbreaks during warmer months.
This temporary flow adjustment is part of an ongoing cooperative effort between the City of Bullhead City, the Bullhead Pest Abatement District, the Bureau of Reclamation, Clark County, and local scientists to study caddisfly abatement.
Residents can view real-time Davis Dam water release schedules at: https://ayrs.io/M1MG4w.
More information about ongoing Caddisfly abatement efforts, including details about low flow events, can be found at the Bullhead City Pest Abatement District's Website, https://ayrs.io/JBpqOC.