(Orange, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently completed construction and installation of a 100-ft floating dock and pier structure to compliment the City of Orange’s pavilion at the Simmons Drive Public Boat Ramp. The improvements are part of SRA’s initiative to promote recreational access to the Sabine River. David Montagne, SRA’s Executive Vice-President and General Manager stated, …
Fishing Habitat Deployed at Toledo Bend
(Hemphill, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) was pleased to partner with Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas B.A.S.S. Nation to construct and deploy one hundred fish habitat structures placed into Toledo Bend Reservoir. These artificial habitat structures have been scientifically studied and proven to be effective at attracting large numbers of fish. The goal of this project …
SRA Developing Sabinetown Park
(Sabine County, Texas) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently completed acquisition of property at the mouth of Palo Gaucho Bayou in the mid‐lake area of Toledo Bend Reservoir for development of a “World Class” fishing tournament venue and park. SRA plans to construct a new park facility that can attract and host professional fishing tournaments, increase recreational opportunities, …
Press Release #3- Lake Fork Reservoir – Soil Cement Repairs
UPDATE #3 Lake Fork Reservoir – Soil Cement Repairs April 1, 2022 Earlier this year the water level at Lake Fork Reservoir was lowered to an elevation of approximately 397‐ft to make repairs and further assess soil cement along the upstream side of the Lake Fork Dam. Further inspections were conducted by divers and revealed submerged areas below elevation 397 …
Press Release #2- Lake Fork Reservoir – Soil Cement Repairs
UPDATE Lake Fork Reservoir – Soil Cement Repairs February 7, 2022 The water level at Lake Fork Reservoir was lowered to an elevation of approximately 397-ft to make repairs and further assess the Lake Fork Dam. Underwater inspections were conducted which identified additional areas that are also in need of repair. At this time, the SRA plans to hold the …
Press Release- Lake Fork Reservoir – Soil Cement Repairs
Engineers recommend that the Sabine River Authority of Texas, Lake Fork Division, make minor repairs to the soil cement along the Lake Fork Dam, some of which are currently located underwater. Recent wave action dislodged numerous small sections of the soil cement along the upstream side of the embankment, which protects the earthen portion of the dam. To facilitate these …
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