Alabama Power issues Lake Conditions Messages

Alabama Power
Posted: 2/5/2010

Lake elevations are always subject to change, depending on conditions.

COOSA RIVER

LAKE WEISS
Due to locally heavy rainfall, Weiss has risen above normal elevation for this time of year. Expect Weiss to rise near elevation 563 on or about 2/7/10.

NEELY HENRY
Due to locally heavy rainfall, spillway gates are open at Henry. Lake elevations are always subject to change, depending on conditions.

LOGAN MARTIN LAKE
Due to locally heavy rainfall, spillway gates are open at Logan. Expect Logan Martin to rise near elevation 463 on or about 2/6/10.

LAY LAKE
Due to locally heavy rainfall, spillway gates are open at Lay.

LAKE MITCHELL
Due to locally heavy rainfall, spillway gates are open at Mitchell.

LAKE JORDAN
Due to locally heavy rainfall, spillway gates are open at Jordan.


TALLAPOOSA RIVER

HARRIS (WEDOWEE)
Due to locally heavy rainfall, Harris has risen above normal elevation for this time of year. Expect Harris to rise near elevation 788 on or about 2/6/10.

MARTIN
Due to locally heavy rainfall, Martin has risen above normal elevation for this time of year. Expect Martin to rise near elevation 487.5 on or about 2/8/10, with potential to rise near elevation 489 by 2/12/10.

THURLOW
Thurlow reservoir will be drawn down some 10 feet for an extended period beginning January 6, 2010. Rains could impact this drawdown and lake elevation could vary over the planned drawdown period, set to end March 15, 2010. Individuals with boats and other water-related equipment and facilities should always be alert to changing conditions on Alabama Power reservoirs and be prepared to take the necessary steps to protect their property.

BLACK WARRIOR RIVER

SMITH
Due to locally heavy rainfall, Smith is above normal elevation. Expect Smith to rise near elevation 508 on or about 2/8/10.

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