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7.01.2007
I'm Probably Too Fascinated WIth This
Lake Bridgeport rose one whole foot yesterday - now two feet above full.
If they open the spillway, someone tell me because I was to see it.
Edit: I may be a Lake Idiot, but I think there are two ways to let water out of the lake. One is to open the "smaller" gates which normally occurs throughout the summer. The other is to open the "big" gates which releases water that fills up that canyon under the bridge near the old dam. That is a sight to see, and I've only witnessed it once. Are the "big gates" open?
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the gates are open
Hey dingle dork eagle moutain is about to be closed because the gates are open.
The gates are open at Bridgeport, Eagle Mt. and Lake Worth. They're all dumping downstream through Dallas to Lake Livingston. All 3 lakes are 1 to 2 feet over their normal full level.
OK, I may be the idiot here, but after spending all this time bemoaning the deficit, doesn't it seem silly to start draining the lake just yet? One or two feet over? I understand there are several people (with money/power/influence) who are concerned about the water levels rising into their homes, but there is a simple solution to that - DON'T BUILD/BUY A HOUSE 2 FEET FROM A LAKE. Personally I'd like to keep the lake levels up for a little while.
Someone get a picture? I'm too far away to see.
Barry I could be wrong so dont take this to the bank. I was told that when the lake is considered "full" as Bport is now the water level is at the top of the flood gates. When it reaches anymore above this, water constantly comes over the tops of the gates. The reason water is being released now is to prevent flooding in our area.
http://www.trwd.com/prod/Lakes_DailyReport.asp
According to the above Tarrant Co Water District website no water is being released from Bport Lake at this time.
Yes, the gates are open 3000+ cfs.
Look at the news section of the TRWD site.
Okay... lots of misconceptions about Lake Bridgeport.
1.) To normally release water (i.e. to send water to Eagle Mtn), there is a very large pipe running under the dam, just under the gauge house. (The little house standing out away from the dam over the water). There is literally a big valve that opens up the pipe and lets water out. This valve is not currently open.
2.) The spillway gates are not designed to stay "in-place" and let water run over the top of them when it gets too high. They are designed to be raised in small increments as needed to release large volumes of water. The water level is well below the top of the gates. The gates are currently raised only a small amount. It looks pretty impressive at the spillway right now, but they really aren't opened up all that much right now. Remember those daily reports run a little behind. I will send pictures to Barry of the spillway so everyone can get a peek.
3.) There aren't several people with "money or influence" that are conspiring behind the scenes to force the TRWD to release water to keep their homes safe. The spillway gates at Lake Bridgeport are opened by the TRWD when there is a hazardous situation to be prevented. The watershed received massive amounts of rain up near Archer City. 10+. This is flowing into the Lake that is already 2 feet above conservation. The water is already close to US380 and unless some was/is released, there is a danger in it covering the roadway. This is bad for the road... given enough time it will seriously damage an asphault road. Bottom line, water is released from the spillway primarily to avert the hazards to public safety... and damage to property as it can be. No conspiracy... sorry.
4.) Biggest flood on record is the 1990 flood. 844 feet. US380 was completely shut down through Runaway Bay as the bridge was slightly floating. To drive to school in the metromess everyday, I drove out to 199 and into Fort Worth. It was about a week and a half of that before the DOT opened up the bridge. Water was all the way up to Port O'Call exit on US380 WB... One stop had water several feet up on the sides.
Thanks for that. I've always been curious. And I love to see a picture.
Two different sets of pics sent in, Barry... both to the email address that opens up from your profile.
where was mz.chief when we needed all that cleared up? after all she is our community of knowledge...
Mzchief is still checkin' Wikipedia for info on what a flood gate is. Then she'll enlighten us with her erudite pontifications.
MzCreep was the only person to survive the 1990 fllod......Her Forehead brought her to the surface like a cork Bobber!!
don't you mean "five"head?
You need water Ft. Worth? Here it comes down your "Precious Trinity". How in the hell since 1945 did they own water from Antelope, Texas where the river starts???????????????
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