Access to all docks is by boat, until the water level drops.
John Lusk
Category Flooding
Rising lake levels
Lake Lewisville rising after recent rains.
Lake Level: 524.88′
Feet above Conservation Pool: 2.88′
Feet over Flood Pool: -7.12′
Corps is releasing 1,167 cubic feet per second
Lake levels between January 1 and March 10
Dam Repairs Begin
And update on the Lake Lewisville dam:
“The corps has taken steps to lower the lake level to repair the landslide by releasing water downstream and said in statement that despite ‘some known dam safety issues, it is not at risk of failure.'”
http://www.dentonrc.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20160117-repairs-start-at-slide-on-dam.ece
Lake Lewisville remains high after recent rains.
Lake Level: 528.71′
Feet above Conservation Pool: 6.71′
Feet over Flood Pool: -3.29′
Corps is releasing 5,862 cubic feet per second
Lake Levels Between August and January
Lack Levels Between April and January
Per the Corps: Water Levels Receding
Dock construction commences Monday.
Weekend Weather
From our friends at the National Weather Service
Lake Lewisville remains high after recent rains.
Lake Level: 529.97′
Feet above Conservation Pool: 7.97′
Feet over Flood Pool: -2.03′
Corps is releasing 6,366 cubic feet per second
Per the Incoming Harbor Master: Let’s clear Dock 5
———Water levels are stable and weather is good.Attn: all dock 5 owners /usersNow is the time to move your boat, hoist or dockbox!“it don’t get no better ‘n this”——–Looking good for boat checks on Sat all day and also Friday afternoon. Bring handheld VHF radio set to channel 69 if you have one. Call or just look around for boat help.————John Lusk
Water levels still rising, just not as quickly
Lake Lewisville remains 8.37 feet above conservation pool, but still 1.67 under the flood pool. For the moment, the water is still rising, albeit slowly.
Water Levels from January 1 to December 1, 2015
Water Levels in November, 2015
Rising Water
From the Harbor Master: Urgent Assistance Needed at the Club
We need some volunteers with four-wheel drive trucks to help at the club in the face of rising flood waters. Please meet us at the club asap.
POSTED 9:54 AM, SUNDAY
Flooding (again)
Thanks to the following members for the images:
Courtesy of Kristin Lyon
Courtesy of Kristin Lyon
Courtesy of Suzanne Glorioso
Courtesy of Suzanne Glorioso
Courtesy of Suzanne Glorioso
A flash flood watch was issued by the Fort Worth office of the National Weather Service at 3:38 pm.
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“Rain chances will increase significantly over the next 36 hours as an upper level storm system currently located over Arizona works its way east towards the Plains. Abundant Gulf moisture will be in place, along with a secondary slug of mid level Pacific moisture. High moisture levels combined with strong lift from the upper level system will lead to prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain. A Flash Flood Watch has subsequently been issued for areas most likely to receive the heaviest rain, which includes all but the 2 southeastern-most county rows at this time. The Watch is in effect from Thursday Night though Saturday Night. At this time it appears that areas in the watch will receive anywhere from 2 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts a good possibility. Please stay tuned to your latest weather forecast and alerts, especially those with weekend outdoor or travel plans.”
Lake Level: 521.15′
Feet above Conservation Pool: –.85′
Feet over Flood Pool: -10.85′
Corps is releasing 387 cubic feet per second
Flash Flood Watch Issued by National Weather Service
522′: Lake Lewisville’s at Pool
The Corps has slowed the release to a trickle.
We last saw 522′ on April 24, 2015.
Lake Level: 522.11′
Feet above Conservation Pool: .11
Feet over Flood Pool: -9.89′
Corps is releasing 214 cubic feet per second
The H-frame on the crane is back!
We have great news to kick off your weekend!
Per John Lusk, the H-frame is once again available for members to use.
Next up: painting the crane (and John’s on the case).
PER JOHN LUSK: JIB CRANE IS BACK ONLINE!!
The jib crane has been fully checked out and is ready for use.
All crane rules apply.
- Use of crane pads must be requested online, approved and entered into the Crane Calendar.
- One exception: no use of H frame for strap lift without the express approval by me or Randall.
— John Lusk
524′!
May 9:
August 25:
Water levels have reached 524′. We last saw 524′ on May 9, shortly after our spring regatta.
Crane Pad and Breakwater
Lake Lewisville crept over the DCYC breakwater in May. Lake levels are now approaching those we enjoyed during our spring regatta.
It’s certainly nice to see that breakwater and crane pad again.
Thanks to Peter Brigaitis for the pictures.
Lake Lewisville is back below 525′
Water levels just dropped below 525′, placing us seven feet under flood pool and only three feet over conservation pool.
We last saw 527′ on May 9, 2015.
Between August 9 and August 20, water levels have dropped two feet at an average of 2.18 inches a day.
Lake Level: 524.98′
Feet above Conservation Pool: 2.98′
Feet over Flood Pool: -7.02′
Corps is releasing 4,729 cubic feet per second
Drake on the Water, as of August 17
The number of people who are actually surprised
Drake Ditmer can walk on water: -0-
Aerial shots of DCYC, as of August 14
Huge thanks go out to Steve Blanchard for sharing these aerial views of the club and to Scotty Blanchard and Mark Blanchard for passing them along. Thanks, guys!
AS OF AUGUST 9, NOON:
Water levels reached 527′, placing us five feet under flood pool and five feet over conservation pool.
We last saw 527′ on May 10, 2015.
Note that the speed at which the water is receding has increased. Between July 20 and August 4, water levels have dropped only 1.13 inches a day on average. Between August 1 and August 9, that waters have dropped 1.85 inches a day on average.
Lake Level: 527.00′
Feet above Conservation Pool: 5.00′
Feet over Flood Pool: -5.00′
Corps is releasing 4,793 cubic feet per second
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