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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

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Lake Lewisville is back below 525′

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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

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AS OF AUGUST 9, NOON:

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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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AS OF AUGUST 4, 8 AM:

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Water levels dipped below 528 this morning, putting us more than four feet below flood pool.

Between July 4 and August 4, lake levels dropped 5.39 feet,  an average of 2.11 inches per day.

Note that the speed at which the water is receding has slowed significantly. Since July 20, water levels have dropped only 1.13 inches a day on average.

Lake Level:  527.95′

Feet above Conservation Pool:  5.95′

Feet over Flood Pool:  -4.05′

Corps is releasing 4,827 cubic feet per second

2015 08 water levels graph

 

AS OF JULY 30, 10 AM:

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Water levels have dropped an average of 1.52 inches a day for a total of 1.14 feet since July 21. We are now more than three feet below flood pool.

Lake Level: 528.81′

Feet above Conservation Pool: 6.81′

Feet over Flood Pool: -3.19′

Corps is releasing 4,850 cubic feet per second

 

AS OF JULY 11, PER THE COMMODORE:

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Great news for DCYC regarding our Corps of Engineers lease:

Just thought everyone could use a little good news… The lease renewal is up this month.  It runs us about 8k per year to lease the property. The good news is the CoE has come back with a 10 year lease for the same money as we are paying now… Maybe they felt sorry for us. Anyway very good news….

And even more good news:

Lake Lewisville has finally receded to 531.71 feet, 3.48 inches below the flood pool. We are now back in the high end of our conservation pool range.

 

AS OF 7:45 PM, JUNE 25:

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At noon on the 17th, lake levels had dropped to 533.60. As a result of Tropical Depression Bill, lake levels rose 13.92 inches to max out at 534.76 between 6 AM and 3 PM on June 22. Since that time, levels have again dropped 6.36 inches.

Lake Level: 534.23′

Feet above Conservation Pool: 12.23′

Feet over Flood Pool: 2.23′

Corps is releasing 5,893 cubic feet per second

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AS OF 1:30 PM, JUNE 18, PER THE FLEET CAPTAIN:

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“As of Thursday morning June 18, the DCYC harbor has sustained major damage from tropical storm Bill. Docks 1, 2, & 3 have broken free and blown across the harbor to the southeast shore of our harbor. Many of the boats on these docks have sustained significant damage and a few have sunk. Likewise, many boats on dock 4 have also sustained damage and some are taking on water. Volunteers from the club have made every effort to secure the boats in the most immediate danger. All members with boats in slips on docks 4-6 should make time as soon as possible to inspect their boats and take measures to secure them further. At this time access to any of the remaining docks is limited. Members should coordinate with the Harbor Master before going out to the docks.Please plan on bringing new dock lines with you and please use the buddy system when at the docks.

The Board of Governors will be meeting soon to discuss our options and develop and game plan to begin the recovery process.  More information will follow soon.”

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AS OF 4:45 PM, JUNE 17, PER THE DCYC CARETAKER:

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Quick update from the lake. Surf is up! We’re in the back side of tropical storm Bill and the winds have kicked up to 30- 35 mph with higher gusts. We didn’t get alot of heavy rains and the lake doesn’t seem to have come up much, but more rain is forecasted and as you know lake levels continue to rise for hours after the rain stops. Docks and boats seem to be handling the storm with no apparent damage. Once the storm passes I encourage all boat owners check the status of there dock lines and boats. I will update you all of any changes that occur. I hope this helps. Aloha from the end of the road…

Mark Blanchard

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