How SJRA Set Lake Conroe Release Rates During May Storm
How SJRA Set Lake Conroe Release Rates During May Storm
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 05/24/2024 9:39pm
Article Summary:
"Understanding SJRA's Lake Conroe Release Rates During May Storm"
The San Jacinto River Authority recently reviewed the Lake Conroe release rates during a May storm, where despite high inflows, fewer homes flooded compared to Hurricane Harvey. The authority's management strategies and temporary storage at the dam helped mitigate downstream impacts, with only 15% of the upper basin protected by the dam. Despite challenges, the dam operators must release water as levels rise and manage constraints like tainter gates design.
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Date: 05/24/2024 9:39pm
Article Summary:
"Understanding SJRA's Lake Conroe Release Rates During May Storm"
The San Jacinto River Authority recently reviewed the Lake Conroe release rates during a May storm, where despite high inflows, fewer homes flooded compared to Hurricane Harvey. The authority's management strategies and temporary storage at the dam helped mitigate downstream impacts, with only 15% of the upper basin protected by the dam. Despite challenges, the dam operators must release water as levels rise and manage constraints like tainter gates design.
Read article here »