How is the weather at Rayburn did they get any rain? Man the lake sure could use it as alot of lakes in Texas.

According to the radar this morning... YES! Anglers Quest Individual was supposed to fished today.

Been raining here all day. Would have to rain all month though to get back to pool. We need it...

You think they would get mad if we ran water hoses from the local businesses down to the lake?

Anything would help right now maybe it will rain up north and push alot of water down.

Nope. You make the rules El Presidente'

Grant, With a response like this below in a previous post. I don't think any significant amount of rain will compensate for the Corp not wanting to hold the water we get.



"I emailed the Army Corp. about the lake levels. This is the reason and response that I received. I thought I would pass this to ya'll!



Mr. Wright;


Thank you for inquiring about the proposed lake level reduction on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. I am not a spokesman for LNVA, and I may not have all the facts exactly right. This is my current understanding of the situation.

The Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) owns and operates a Salt Water Barrier on the lower end of the Neches River. Since it's construction in 2004, this barrier has greatly reduced the frequency of reduced lake levels at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Prior to construction of this barrier, summer lake levels well below elevation 160' NGVD (even in the low 150's) were common.
Significant amounts of water had to be released from Sam Rayburn to prevent salt water from intruding up the Neches River, threatening the nearby wetlands and the water supply for farmers, the city of Beaumont and other outlying communities.

LNVA intends to perform considerable work improvements on the Salt Water Barrier this summer, which will likely lower the lake level on a temporary basis, until the needed work can be accomplished. The Lower Neches River Authority owns much of the water rights within the Angelina River Basin, and this includes Sam Rayburn Reservoir. LNVA has water rights down to elevation 149' NVGD within Sam Rayburn. If LNVA requests the water, the US Army Corps of Engineers must release it. HOWEVER, LNVA, the Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Power Administration, Texas Parks and Wildlife and other entities are working together to make this needed repair as "painless" as possible.

At this time, indications are the work on the Salt Water Barrier may begin in late August. We do not know the timing nor the extent of the proposed drawdown. LNVA is currently working this situation to accommodate all the partners and stakeholders. Again, the proposed drawdown would be a temporary measure, and the Lake would be allowed to return to a more "normal" level.

I hope this information helps. Feel free to contact me if you have additional questions. "


David A. LaRue
Natural Resources Manager
Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Piney Woods Regional Project
409-384-5716
david.a.larue@usace.army.mil



David A. LaRue
Natural Resources Manager
Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Piney Woods Regional Project
409-384-5716 "

I like the lake low...same amount of fish in a 1/3 less of water! Makes it easier i think! But all jokes aside the lake does need some serious rain b/c there alredy predicting next year to be the worst drought east texas has seen in the past 20 years! Well atleast that's what the weather experts are saying. Lets hope there wrong as usual!

Probably means there will be an epic flood

Last time the lake lower than this (13)"they" said it would take months and months to fill it back up. . It filled up in less than 3 months!!!!

Rainfall at Etoile on the Northern end of the lake this week, 1.5". Not too much help since it was a slow rain and not much, if any, runoff.