The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces a pause in the normal drawdown at Alum Creek, Deer Creek, Paint Creek, East Lynn, Beech Fork, Grayson, North Fork of Pound, John W. Flannagan, Fishtrap, Dewey, and Yatesville Lakes as we evaluate the impacts of the drought/abnormally dry conditions in the area.
Under normal conditions the Water Control Manuals specify that drawdown will be complete at these lakes by December 1. The District will delay drawdown past December 1and restart when either the US Drought Monitor indicates that the relevant basin is no longer in drought or abnormally dry conditions, or if the monthly drought outlook indicates that drought conditions are no longer forecasted. The length of drawdown will be between 2-4 weeks dependent on the Climate Prediction Center 10-day precipitation forecast. Longer drawdowns will be directed if forecasts predict lower amounts of precipitation.
Should the monthly forecast predict climate conditions returning to normal, the District will resume draw down to minimize flood threat risks.
For more information, please contact the Public Affairs Office at 304-399-5353.
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