Toledo Bend Reservoir Dam Repairs Fact Sheet (updated 10/18/01)

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Just the Facts

Current Toledo Bend Lake Level (updated daily)

See also: [ Toledo Bend Daily Readings (SRA) | Near-Real-Time Readings (USGS) ]

Note: some browsers don't support displaying the current lake level on this page; if you can not see the value, please visit the USGS link, above. SRA and USGS values can vary slightly.

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 - Division Manager
(409) 565-2273
mailto:toledobend@datarecall.net

Just the Facts

Current Toledo Bend Lake Level (updated daily)

Summary of Updates as of 10/18/01

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