Operators of the power plant just south of the Lake Isabella Dam are requesting flows out of the dam be reduced so that they are able to perform maintenance.
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The Lake Isabella Dam is now under full control of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The Army Corps plans to work on flood risk reduction measures to control the water in the Kern River.