DOTD is monitoring lake levels at D’Arbonne Lake Reservoir in Union Parish
Friday, July 12, 2019 at 12:43:19 PM
DOTD is monitoring lake levels at D’Arbonne Lake Reservoir in Union Parish
MONROE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is prepared for heavy rainfall in the northern part of the state, and is closely monitoring lake levels at D’Arbonne Lake Reservoir in Union Parish.
Water levels and forecasts are continuously monitored during significant rain events. Decisions regarding adjustments to the tainter gate openings are made in accordance with the approved Tainter Gate Opening and Closing Plan (the “Plan”).
The Plan is intended to maximize the utilization capabilities of the D’Arbonne Lake Tainter Gate System while managing public protection and risk from flooding events for optimal flood hazard mitigation.
As of 9:00 AM on July 15, 2019, lake elevation is 80.18 feet; North Gate is 0 feet open; South Gate is 0 feet open. All gates are now closed.
As a reminder, DOTD does not manage boat traffic on the lake. Decisions regarding boat ramp closures are made by the Bayou D’Arbonne Lake Watershed District.
National Weather Service gage and lake level forecast can be accessed at this link: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=shv&gage=ldbl1&prob_type=stage