SEGUIN - Beginning the morning of Thursday, May 1, Lake Placid (TP-4) will be lowered approximately three feet below normal so that Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) hydroelectric crews can perform operational tests to the Lake Placid dam. During the operational test, Lake Placid's elevation may drop 20-24 inches below the current level which is approximately 12 inches below the normal level.
Based on current inflows it could take as much as 48 hours for Lake Placid to refill after the test to the current level, which is approximately 12 inches below the normal level. Placid will then remain approximately 12 inches below the normal level until the gate repairs are completed.
The public is advised that these scheduled operations may be completed early or may need to be extended for an additional period of time. Operations also may be adjusted or canceled in the event of adverse weather conditions.
GBRA advises anyone using Lake Placid (TP-4) for recreation purposes during this time to exercise caution. Lower lake levels may expose debris and other potential hazards that are normally underwater.
The GBRA was established by the Texas Legislature in 1933 as a water conservation and reclamation district. GBRA provides stewardship for the water resources in its 10-county statutory district, which begins near the headwaters of the Guadalupe and Blanco rivers, ends at San Antonio Bay, and includes Kendall, Comal, Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Calhoun, and Refugio counties.
KNOW YOUR LAKE
FLOODING OR VARYING LAKE LEVELS MAY CHANGE, ADD OR EXPOSE LAKE OBSTRUCTIONS.
PROCEED WITH EXTREME CAUTION.
- Boat at your own risk. Familiarize yourself with the lake.
- Lakes may contain exposed or submerged flood debris or natural obstructions or structures.
- Channels and locations of previous obstructions may have changed.
- Be aware of glass, metal, wire or other objects.
- Remove or report any liquid-filled containers.
Respect all marked areas and review all lake regulations.
Additional information can be found at
www.gbra.org.