Lake Brazos to Rise for Lake Releases, Then Fall for Water Main Maintenance

Lake Brazos to rise for lake releases, then fall for water main maintenance

The Brazos through Waco will rise in the coming days as water releases increase from area lakes, then dip so the city can repair a water main near the river.

Look Out for Sudden Water Level Changes at Lake Brazos

Waco, TX (FOX 44) -- The City of Waco is alerting the public to major Lake Brazos water level changes from July 25th to mid-August due to maintenance and water releases by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Releases from nearby reservoirs will continue through July 25, followed by a 2-to-3-foot lake drawdown for infrastructure work. Flows may spike up to 5,000 cubic feet per second without warning to support the power grid. Residents should use c…

Big water changes for Lake Brazos over 2-week period

Lake Brazos water levels will "fluctuate significantly" over the next few days.The City of Waco says levels will rise through Friday, July 25, due to water releases from Lake Waco, Aquilla, and Whitney Reservoirs.Then the city will begin to lower the water level by two or three feet as it performs critical system maintenance through the beginning of August.The city warns the releases could increase the water level rapidly and without notice.