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Spillways Opened On Table Rock, Beaver Lakes After Heavy Rains

June 27, 2019

 The Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, began a spillway release from Table Rock Dam at 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, as part of the ongoing effort to evacuate water captured during heavy spring rains. 


All 10 gates were opened to 1 foot releasing about 10,500 cubic feet per second combined with the 24-hour hydropower releases of about 9,500 c.f.s. The combined release will be about 20,000 c.f.s. One of the four hydropower turbines is currently off-line.


This comes after Beaver Lake, in Arkansas, had spillways opened to 2 feet and 6 inches on all seven gates on Monday, June 24. 


The spillway release of 20,800 cubic feet per second combined with 3,800 c.f.s. released through one turbine generator will have a combined release of about 24,600 c.f.s.


Heavy rains over the weekend caused major flooding in nearby areas, including McDonald and Barry Counties. 


The Corps of Engineers expects Table Rock Lake to increase to around 921 feet, according to various sources. 


Some boat launches may temporarily close as a result. Docks will need to be maintained and possibly moved, according to Central Crossing Fire District in Shell Knob, but no major flooding issues are expected at this time. 

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  • Inside This Week's Issue
    • Crop-duster crashes plane just east of Aurora
    • High winds and hail damage homes and vehicles Sunday morning
    • RS police chief on admin. leave, clerks let go
    • Local officer killed in the line of duty finally recognized for his sacrifice nearly a century after his death
    • Kimberling City mayor announces resignation of city administrator
    • Crane honors retiring baseball head coach Bryan Harmon for 29 years of dedication and service
    • Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks golf tournament raises money for local kids programs
    • Weekly Stock Market Insights
    • Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake award over $45,000 in grants
    • Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Awards Sponsored by Table Rock Community Bank
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