WAPPAPELLO LAKE, Mo. -- The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake will begin annual winter drawdown from recreation pool to conservation pool beginning Dec. 15, 2011.
In accordance with the water control plan, the pool is drawn down five feet, from 359.74 feet relevant to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum to 354.74 feet NGVD. Conservation pool lasts until late March, which allows for additional storage of winter and spring precipitation.
Beginning in late March 2012, the lake level will begin transition to recreation pool targeted for early May. Our Periodic Inspection of the Dam, Gatehouse and other flood related structures at Wappapello Lake is scheduled for early March 2012, if funding permits. For this inspection the lake level will be lowered approximately 6-10 inches below winter pool for a 3-5 day period.
During conservation pool, boaters are urged to use caution when on the lake. Mud flats and tree stumps may be exposed or are just under the water surface. To aid in navigation, the old St. Francis River channel is marked with red and white vertically striped buoys from Wappapello Dam to Chaonia Landing. Between Chaonia Landing and Sulphur Springs, there are nine “arrow” signs which help direct boaters in the direction of the river channel.
Persons with permitted floating duck blinds on the lake are also reminded to keep a watch on water levels, especially in coves or other shallow areas. Blinds are to be removed from the lake or moored in designated storage coves no later than January 18, 2012. If you have questions concerning the annual winter drawdown or other topics, please contact the Wappapello Lake Project Office at (573) 222-8562.
| Date Taken: | 12.06.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 12.06.2011 16:02 |
| Story ID: | 80967 |
| Location: | WAPPAPELLO LAKE, MISSOURI, US |
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