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 Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: LittleGazoo]
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02/28/17 10:16 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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Hmm,
After the floods below Sam Rayburn, you would think common sense would be to build a new lake on the Sabine River above Rayburn.
But common sense will doom that. . . That would be Toledo, not Rayburn... And it has lakes already, tawakoni and fork...
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: RedRanger]
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02/28/17 11:44 PM
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catslayer
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Near Glen Rose, I understand it's a deep lake stocked with some walleye. Never been on it personally. Not sure when it will take effect but I was told wheeler branch ellected to no longer allow "big boats" on the lake... ill see if i can verify
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: Jpurdue]
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02/28/17 11:56 PM
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catslayer
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Found a "press release" with no offical letter head posted on it... id call b4 i went tout there with the big boat http://www.scwd.com/about-the-park.htmlNever mind just had to no where to look on the sight... Wheeler branch, closed to bass boats
Last edited by catslayer; 03/01/17 12:00 AM.
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: SC-001]
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03/01/17 02:24 AM
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RedEar12
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I know this topic comes up from time to time, but does anyone know if there is any real chatter on the possibility of a new impoundment in Texas at any point in the near future? They opened Wheeler Branch a few years ago, Small lake, last I heard no outboards allowed. Last year they closed it to all boats  , you can only use a kayak there, good little lake. To the OP's topic next big reservoir is Marvin Nichols in east texas but probably serveral years away from becoming a reality. Lots of opposition to Marvin Nichols. Now, they are looking at raising Wright Patman 10 to 15' and sell that water to Dallas. The studies are taking shape now. If they do that, it will essentially be a new lake.
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: Jpurdue]
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03/01/17 02:30 AM
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Go-Go Gadget
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For all of you Guys wondering if Bois D Arc is going to happen, let me ease your mind. We (NTMWD) should begin work on the Damn I April of 2018. Its not TCEQ holding us up it's the Corps of Engineers and their hurt feelings because NTMWD will not let them in on the operation of the Lake. It will be owned and operated by NTMWD. We have already got a Contractor hired to do the Damn and they are working on Mitigation efforts as we speak. The Raw water Pipelines are being designed to carry water to our new Water treatment Plant going in at Leonard and the Treated Water Pipeline from Leonard to McKinney is in design. After all that being said it's still a long way off but should be impounded by sometime in late 2022 or early 2023. There is a lot of good info on the Lake and other Large Projects that we have on our website if you care to look it up. www.ntmwd.com
Last edited by Go-Go Gadget; 03/01/17 02:34 AM. Reason: added info
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: Go-Go Gadget]
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03/01/17 02:38 AM
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Chris B
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For all of you Guys wondering if Bois D Arc is going to happen, let me ease your mind. We (NTMWD) should begin work on the Damn I April of 2018. Its not TCEQ holding us up it's the Corps of Engineers and their hurt feelings because NTMWD will not let them in on the operation of the Lake. It will be owned and operated by NTMWD. We have already got a Contractor hired to do the Damn and they are working on Mitigation efforts as we speak. The Raw water Pipelines are being designed to carry water to our new Water treatment Plant going in at Leonard and the Treated Water Pipeline from Leonard to McKinney is in design. After all that being said it's still a long way off but should be impounded by sometime in late 2022 or early 2023. There is a lot of good info on the Lake and other Large Projects that we have on our website if you care to look it up. www.ntmwd.com Glad to hear its moving forward. Wasn't it originally expected to open in 2018?
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: Jpurdue]
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03/01/17 03:21 AM
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: RedEar12]
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03/01/17 03:29 AM
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Lots of opposition to Marvin Nichols. Now, they are looking at raising Wright Patman 10 to 15' and sell that water to Dallas. The studies are taking shape now. If they do that, it will essentially be a new lake.
This has always been the easiest option for providing a substantial amount of water for North Texas. I've heard rumors, but still can't understand why it has never been seriously considered till now. Wright Patman has a 30' flood pool. 30'! And another 20' before maximum designed elevation! That would satisfy North Texas' water needs for many years...or at least until a new reservoir actually fills up to a usable level!
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: Jarrett Latta]
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03/01/17 06:08 AM
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LittleGazoo
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Hmm,
After the floods below Sam Rayburn, you would think common sense would be to build a new lake on the Sabine River above Rayburn.
But common sense will doom that. . . That would be Toledo, not Rayburn... And it has lakes already, tawakoni and fork... oops. Yes it was Toledo on the Sabine.... But . . . Tawakoni is basically the head water of the Sabine and Fork is only a feeder lake. Neither of the three are for flood control.
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: Go-Go Gadget]
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03/01/17 11:44 AM
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RedRanger
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For all of you Guys wondering if Bois D Arc is going to happen, let me ease your mind. We (NTMWD) should begin work on the Damn I April of 2018. Its not TCEQ holding us up it's the Corps of Engineers and their hurt feelings because NTMWD will not let them in on the operation of the Lake. It will be owned and operated by NTMWD. We have already got a Contractor hired to do the Damn and they are working on Mitigation efforts as we speak. The Raw water Pipelines are being designed to carry water to our new Water treatment Plant going in at Leonard and the Treated Water Pipeline from Leonard to McKinney is in design. After all that being said it's still a long way off but should be impounded by sometime in late 2022 or early 2023. There is a lot of good info on the Lake and other Large Projects that we have on our website if you care to look it up. www.ntmwd.com Great News
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: LittleGazoo]
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03/01/17 04:41 PM
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popcork
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Not trying to be ugly but Rayburn is not on the Sabine, it is on the Attoyac and Angelina Rivers. Toledo Bend is on the Sabine.
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: Jpurdue]
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03/01/17 04:50 PM
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Catfish-hunter
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Lake Hempstead would have been nice. Brazos river impoundment would be great in that area. Yup,Somerville and Bryan are nearby, there was talk in the 90's that Somerville was soon to be silted in,that lakes weren't made to last  Anyone still interested in Choke? Corp of engineers needs to get involved in cleaning drainages, creating waterways,and funneling water into her. Sad shape when most lakes are near full and she just there always half empty or more.
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Re: New Reservoir in Texas
[Re: RedEar12]
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03/01/17 07:48 PM
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jcarring99
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I know this topic comes up from time to time, but does anyone know if there is any real chatter on the possibility of a new impoundment in Texas at any point in the near future? They opened Wheeler Branch a few years ago, Small lake, last I heard no outboards allowed. Last year they closed it to all boats , you can only use a kayak there, good little lake. To the OP's topic next big reservoir is Marvin Nichols in east texas but probably serveral years away from becoming a reality. Lots of opposition to Marvin Nichols. Now, they are looking at raising Wright Patman 10 to 15' and sell that water to Dallas. The studies are taking shape now. If they do that, it will essentially be a new lake. Where is Marvin Nichols supposed to be located if it goes through?
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