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Just the Facts
Summary of Updates as of 10/18/01
The spillway gates were closed on 10/11/01. The work on the face of the dam
was completed on Monday, 10/15/01. We will shut down the generator unit at 10 PM
on Thursday, 10/18/01, and begin making only minimal releases to allow the
water to rise with rainfall and inflow, with a target elevation of 168' msl for
Oct. - Dec. 2001.
| Objective |
Lower lake to approximately 162.5'
msl to make repairs on face on dam. (Updated 10/12/01) |
| Releases |
One generator running 24 hours per
day Seven spillway gates open one foot each (One generator is down for
repairs). Update 10/11/01: spillway gates closed; one generator running
24 hours. |
| Date for Repairs |
Update 10/17/01:
dam repairs completed on Monday, 10/15/01. (See repair progress photos: 1
2 3
4; added 10/17/01: 5
6 7). |
| When Will Lake Fill? |
When repairs are complete only
minimal releases will be made to meet minimum flow requirements in the
river. Update 10/18/01: we will begin making only
minimal releases on Thursday, 10/18/01, at 10 PM. |
| How Will Lake Fill? |
The lake will be allowed to rise
with rainfall and inflow. How quickly the lake gets back to its
scheduled elevation will depend greatly on rainfall. |
| How High Will Lake Go? |
The routine Operating Guide for
the reservoir has a target elevation of 168' msl for Oct-Dec. The
lake will be allowed to fill to 168' msl during this period if rainfall
and inflow is sufficient. |
We will update this page periodically throughout the repair process. Last
updated 10/18/2001.
For more information please contact:
Sabine River Authority of Texas
Toledo Bend Division
Jim Washburn - Toledo Bend Project Administrator
(409) 565-2273
mailto:jwashburn@sratx.org
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