Does Joe Pool Lake flood?
Flooding is causing serious problems at Joe Pool Lake, where water is 12 and a half feet above normal levels. “We stay in constant contact with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,” said Grand Prairie Parks Manager Duane Strawn. Strawn said two of the parks on Joe Pool Lake are closed due to flood waters.
When did Joe Pool Lake flood?
1986-01-01
Additional Information
Impoundment date | 1986-01-01 |
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Flood pool elevation | 536.00 ft above NGVD29 |
Maximum design elevation | 559.50 ft above NGVD29 |
Top of dam elevation | 564.50 ft above NGVD29 |
Conservation pool elevation | 522.00 ft above NGVD29 |
How many people drowned in Joe Pool Lake?
four people
Grand Prairie public safety officials are urging swimmers to wear life jackets after four people have drowned this season at Joe Pool Lake.
Is Joe Pool Lake closed due to flooding?
For the safety of our customers, due to the unsafe flooding conditions, Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake will remain closed until further notice. We will evaluate daily and reopen as soon as safely possible.
What is the level of Joe Pool Lake?
522 feet
At elevation of 522 feet above mean sea level (top of conservation pool), the lake measured 7,470 acres of water surface with a storage capacity of 176,895 acre feet. The dam controls a total drainage area of about 304 square miles.
Where does Joe Pool Lake get its water?
Water Resources Joe Pool lake is mostly fed by Mountain Creek and Walnut Creek and drains north into Mountain Creek leading into Mountain Creek Lake. Joe Pool Lake is one of the few lakes in Texas that actually drains to the north. Joe Pool lake impounds water in two arms formed by Mountain Creek and Walnut Creek.
How much does it cost to go to Joe Pool Lake?
Your park entry fee of $10 includes use of the boat ramp. The park is open all year, 24 hours a day. Lynn Creek Park boat ramps – There are 2 boat ramps for a total of 8 lanes. Park entry fee of $10 includes use of the boat ramps.
Is Joe Pool Lake safe to swim in?
A creek that flows into Joe Pool Lake has tested positive for higher levels of a potentially dangerous bacteria. According to the city of Grand Prairie, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has identified Walnut Creek as impaired for bacteria, recreational use is not advised.
How much does it cost to get into Joe Pool Lake?