December 30, 2009

Update on the floodgates on the Greers Ferry Dam


After more than 10 days of emptying Greers Ferry Lake through the Greers Ferry Dam to around four feet above normal, almost all of it was wiped out last week with torrential rains. Christmas Eve saw heavy rains that raised the level of the Greers Ferry Lake to 471.2', over 10' above the normal pool level.

The intent of opening the floodgates was to "make room" for the spring rains, but these heavy rains have sort of spoiled that. The alternative was to do nothing, and then where would we be?