Trinity River Authority Warns Public About Under Water Hazards

Livingston-The Trinity River Authority wants to alert the public that the lowered surface elevation of Lake Livingston has exposed a large number of under water hazards such as standing timber, stumps and other objects. The low lake level has brought a great many more hazards closer to the surface.

All users of the lake should be aware of this lower lake level and take appropriate caution while on or in the water. This includes being aware of water depths at all times and watching for submerged objects that may become a hazard to boating and other recreational use of  Lake Livingston.

All lake area residents also need to be aware that State law prohibits the use of recreational motorized vehicles on the dry lake bed that has been exposed due the lowering of the reservoir level.

TRA made emergency releases in response to damage done to Lake Livingston Dam by Hurricane Rita lowering the lake’s surface elevation from the normal pool level of 131 feet above mean sea level to 127 msl. The lake will remain at this elevation for months while the damage is being repaired.

For more information contact John Jadrosich, (817) 467-4343 or Debbie Bronson, (817) 467-4343