| City of Houston Houston Public Works Parks & Recreation Joint Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 05/17/2019 |
| HOUSTON – Houston Public Works will lower Lake Houston by 6 inches on Monday, May 20th to allow contractors to begin a rehabilitation project on the dam. Lake Houston will be lowered another 6 inches on Tuesday, May 28th following Memorial Day weekend, for a total of 1 foot. Work on the dam will continue through the end of the year. The levels in Lake Houston will naturally return to full and require lowering to 41.5 feet to continue the rehabilitation project. Property owners should be prepared, as advance notice may not be possible. Separately, if Lake Houston is above 41.5 feet and the National Weather Service predicts greater than 3 inches of rain within a 48-hour period, the lake may be temporarily lowered to 41.5 feet before the storm. It takes 24-hours to lower Lake Houston by 12-inches. Lake Houston has a normal pool elevation of 42.5 feet. To monitor current water levels at Lake Houston, visit: www.coastalwaterauthority.org Property owners should secure property along the shoreline. For more information on the Lake Houston dam rehabilitation project, contact Erin Jones. ABOUT HOUSTON PUBLIC WORKS Houston Public Works (www.HoustonPublicWorks.org) is the largest and most diverse public works organization in the country, responsible for creating a strong foundation for Houston to thrive. Houston Public Works is responsible for streets and drainage, production and distribution of water, collection, and treatment of wastewater, and permitting and regulation of public and private construction covering a 627-square mile service area. Houston Public Works is accredited by the American Public Works Association. Facebook & Twitter: @HouPublicWorks Contact: Erin Jones | Public Information Officer Office: 832-395-2530 Cell: 713-853-6073 Erin.Jones@houstontx.gov Alanna Reed | Communications Director Office: 832-395-2455 Cell: 713-899-0165 Alanna.Reed@houstontx.gov Estella Espinosa | Communications Manager Office: 832.395.7022 Mobile: 832.465.4782 Estella.Espinosa@houstontx.gov |
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