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Monday, 18 May 2009 14:58
Millerton nearly full despite drought Water officials say that's deceptive considering the reservoir's too small. As California copes with a third year of drought, federal officials are trying to avoid spilling water over the top of Friant Dam at nearly full Millerton Lake. Millerton probably will fill and possibly spill excess water this week while many major reservoirs remain below 70% of capacity. The reason: Millerton is too small to capture the San Joaquin River's spring runoff even in a relatively dry year, say area water experts.
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