Lake Fork water level to be lowered for repairs
The water level at Lake Fork will be dropping about three feet this week for repairs.
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Lake Fork water level to be lowered for repairs
The water level at Lake Fork will be dropping about three feet this week for repairs.
According to a news release from the Sabine River Authority, “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.”
The drawdown began Monday, when the lake level was at 400.2 feet (above sea level).
The target to facilitate the repairs is 397 feet.
“The current schedule is to have the work completed and the lake trending back up by the end of January 2022, but the rate of rise will depend on the progress of work, rainfall and inflow from upstream tributaries,” according to the news release.
“The drawdown will give lake side property owners an opportunity to inspect and make necessary repairs to boathouses, piers, retaining walls and related structures.”
Construction approval applications for this type of activity can be obtained from the Lake Fork Division Office at 903-878-2262, which can also be contacted for further information.
