29 Apr 2011

Corps’ Copan recreation areas open for business

TULSA — The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes visitors to the recreation areas at Copan Lake, of which all are open except Blaine Park campground which is closed due to construction activities. — The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes visitors to the recreation areas at Copan Lake, of which all are open except

28 Apr 2011

Tenkiller Lake release at 14,200 cubic feet per second

TULSA — Water Releases from Lake Tenkiller were increased to 14,200 cubic feet per second Thursday. — Water Releases from Lake Tenkiller were increased to 14,200 cubic feet per second Thursday.These releases will bring the downstream channel to maximum capacity. The water is not expected to rise above the channel."We need to release as much water

26 Apr 2011

Tenkiller Lake release at 13,000 cubic feet per second

TULSA — Due to heavy rainfall in the area Tenkiller Lake flood pool is expected to reach near full and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is releasing water from Tenkiller Lake at 13,000 cubic feet per second through the main spillway gates and hydropower. — Due to heavy rainfall in the area Tenkiller Lake flood pool is expected to reach near full

26 Apr 2011

Rumor Control: Tenkiller Dam is NOT failing!

Please help officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, put to rest the false rumor that Tenkiller Dam is about to fail. Tenkiller Lake is functioning just as it was designed to do. It is holding a great deal of water in its flood pool, and it is releasing 13,700 cubic feet per second through its flood gates. That release does

25 Apr 2011

Weekly Eufaula Lake level

TULSA, Okla. - In an effort to keep Lake Eufaula stakeholders up to date on lake conditions, the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provides the following information:Southwestern Power Administration estimates weekly generation for April 24-30, 2011 at 140 Mega Watt hours, approximately 0.25 hours per day with all three hydropower

18 Apr 2011

Weekly Eufaula Lake level

TULSA, Okla. - In an effort to keep Lake Eufaula stakeholders up to date on lake conditions, the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provides the following information:Southwestern Power Administration estimates weekly generation for April 17-23, 2011 at 140 Mega Watt hours, approximately 0.25 hours per day with all three hydropower

13 Apr 2011

Lower than normal lake levels hazard for boaters at John Redmond Reservoir

TULSA- Boaters are urged to use caution while boating on John Redmond Reservoir due to lower than normal lake levels. The lake levels at the reservoir will be kept approximately one and a half foot below normal for the next one to two years to perform maintenance at the dam. The lake levels will fluctuate depending on the season. Boaters should

11 Apr 2011

Weekly Eufaula Lake level

TULSA, Okla. - In an effort to keep Lake Eufaula stakeholders up to date on lake conditions, the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provides the following information:Southwestern Power Administration estimates weekly generation for April 10-16, 2011 at 140 Mega Watt hours, approximately 0.25 hours per day with all three hydropower

8 Apr 2011

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preparing for possible nationwide

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the closure of all Corps-operated campgrounds and day-use parks nationwide beginning Saturday, April 9, if the potential shutdown of the federal government goes into effect. Affected recreation areas would not reopen until after the shutdown is lifted. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

4 Apr 2011

Weekly Eufaula Lake level

TULSA, Okla. - In an effort to keep Lake Eufaula stakeholders up to date on lake conditions, the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provides the following information:Southwestern Power Administration estimates weekly generation for April 2-9, 2011 at 140 Mega Watt hours, approximately 0.25 hours per day with all three hydropower units,