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City of Houston


Houston Public Works
Parks & Recreation

Joint Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 05/17/2019
PROPERTY OWNERS SHOULD PREPARE FOR
LOWER LAKE LEVELS

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.
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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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