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LAKE LIVINGSTON DAM UPDATES

July 16, 2024 – Work Continues to Complete Repairs on Lake Livingston Dam

Work and repairs on the Lake Livingston Dam continue. As of today, the lake level is at 129.81 feet above mean sea level (msl). It is anticipated that the lake level will fluctuate between 128.0 and 131.0 msl for the next three weeks.

The damage to the facility that still needs to be repaired is below the spillway apron on the downstream side of the dam. There is no damage or leakage on the lake side of the dam. Current work is to put stronger fill material below the dam where original clay fill was washed out by high flows. Construction activities will require lowering the lake level to allow for the gates on the dam to be closed for several hours at a time.

Progress is being made daily to help ensure that the dam will continue to function as designed, and divers are inspecting the work as it goes along. The dam performed as needed during the recent hurricane, and it is important to continue the work.

Residents are reminded that for more information, they can check the TRA website at trinityra.org, or they may call 877-352-3247.

 
July 2, 2024 - Lake Livingston Dam Damage Assessment and Repairs in Progress

(ARLINGTON, TEXAS) – The Lake Livingston Dam, which was damaged by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding, is undergoing repairs as safely and as quickly as possible to address areas of the dam that experienced erosion caused by high-impact flows.

Crews and material suppliers are working around-the-clock to ensure that the dam can handle potential storm flow releases. The area is a construction zone, and only authorized personnel will be onsite. Additionally, the situation is under 24-hour observation and monitoring. It is too early to determine when the current repairs will be complete.

The damage was more visible after the rains receded, and the level of the lake will be lowered to assist in the repairs. The dam, which was completed in 1969 and filled in 1971, is in no immediate danger of failure or a breach.

The day-to-day operation of the dam will continue as necessary, and gate operations may vary as conditions and construction activities dictate.

The Trinity River Authority is working closely with local emergency management to provide them with information to make decisions related to the communities that they serve. People should contact their local emergency management officials for any specific emergency actions in their community. Emergency management contact information can be found on TRA’s website.

The current declaration of a “potential failure watch” is still in place. Any change in the declaration status will be shared. At this time, there is no threat or impact to TRA’s water customers served by Lake Livingston.

For more information, people may call 877-352-3247, or visit the TRA website at trinityra.org.

June 28, 2024 - Important updates on the Lake Livingston Dam

The Trinity River Authority (TRA) is confirming that the spillway of the Lake Livingston Dam (spillway) has been adversely impacted by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding in the dam’s drainage area. This has resulted in the declaration of a “potential failure watch” condition which requires continued monitoring and evaluation of the spillway’s integrity, as well as the implementation of necessary repairs and remedial actions.

Although there is no immediate danger of either failure or breach of the dam, the potential does exist however remote it might be. The day-to-day operation of the dam will continue as necessary, although normal gate operations may vary as conditions dictate. This declaration is in conformance with the Emergency Action Plan as approved by the TRA. TRA will continue to monitor the spillway’s status and will issue updates as appropriate.

For additional information please contact Trinity River Authority at: 877-352-3247, or online.