Lake Houston to be lowered 1 foot over next two weeks for rehabilitation project

Work on the dam will continue through the end of the year, per the release. The lake was previously lowered for planned maintenance in February that included rehabilitation of two structures on the downstream portion of the dam, according to previous reporting by the Chronicle.

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The Houston area could see strong to severe thunderstorms this weekend. Officials also said in the release Lake Houston may be temporarily lowered to 41.5 feet in anticipation of a severe weather event.

Lowering will take place only if the lake is already above 41.5 feet and the National Weather Service (NWS)  predicts greater than 3 inches of rain in a 48-hour period, the release stated. Lake Houston has a normal pool elevation of 42.5 feet

“Property owners should secure property along the shoreline,” officials said in the release.

There is a 30 percent chance the Houston area could see showers and thunderstorms late Friday, according to the NWS. By Saturday, there is a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, with rainfall amounts predicted between a tenth and quarter of an inch.

Storms are less likely to happen Sunday, with only a 30 percent chance of rain predicted for the Houston area. Areas north of Columbus, Livingston and College Station have the greatest risk for severe weather this weekend, per the NWS.

Residents can monitor current water levels at Lake Houston here.