there was never any formal concern about the integrity of addicks
Houston: Addicks Dam and Bakers Reservoirs
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Last: 7 yr ago by Rustys-Beef-o-Reeno
Draw your own conclusions based on the data presented.
My interpretation is the flooding is going to continue in its current state for many more hours, if not days, to come. However, doesn't look like it will get any worse.
I personally don't have any concerns about Addicks Dam"failing".
My interpretation is the flooding is going to continue in its current state for many more hours, if not days, to come. However, doesn't look like it will get any worse.
I personally don't have any concerns about Addicks Dam"failing".
What streets is that?
Pahdz said:
What streets is that?
I believe it is Beech Landing Lane.
Lindner on the press conference just now said expect some water to overflow the Addicks on the west side of Brittmore tonight and flow south to buffalo bayou. Streets will flood and possibly some homes.
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okay, my cousin is on Grand Hollow which is on the other side of the ditch from there about three streets over
Their street probably looks similar. Hope they got out okay before flooding got too bad.
What is the water surface elevation at addicks?
Roughly 109'
Does anyone have any knowledge about when Addicks will peak? When it could come back down under 108?
It looks like it has plateaued, which is good.Mikeyshooter said:
Does anyone have any knowledge about when Addicks will peak? When it could come back down under 108?
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Was there a press conference at 7:30?
It was late. They just completed it.
Mikeyshooter said:
Does anyone have any knowledge about when Addicks will peak? When it could come back down under 108?
Peaked at 4:30 this morning and has remained right around 109 since this morning. Jeff just wrapped up his press conference, but didn't really have any info about when specifically it will be below 108.
I heard that they just flooded Sam Houston Tollway and Gessner and miles and miles around memorial coming from Barker and Addicks. Is this right ?
ABC13 didn't show it.
TurkeyBaconLeg said:
I heard that they just flooded Sam Houston Tollway and Gessner and miles and miles around memorial coming from Barker and Addicks. Is this right ?
Doesn't sound right. I drove by those roads around 4:30 today and they were completely dry at IH10.
The link below is the map jeff released today showing the areas being flooded along the bayou. If link doesn't work, go to the hcfcd site and click on the inundation map from addicks and barker.TurkeyBaconLeg said:
I heard that they just flooded Sam Houston Tollway and Gessner and miles and miles around memorial coming from Barker and Addicks. Is this right ?
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Jeff's twitter page says it has peaked and should start to come down, just very slowly.CharlieChaplin said:Mikeyshooter said:
Does anyone have any knowledge about when Addicks will peak? When it could come back down under 108?
Peaked at 4:30 this morning and has remained right around 109 since this morning. Jeff just wrapped up his press conference, but didn't really have any info about when specifically it will be below 108.
ACOE has slightly lowered the Addicks release and kept Barker the same. Lindner expects additional water rise between the Belt and downstream. The flooding in the Energy Corridor is a direct result of the controlled releases.
this would have been nice to know before they opened the ****ing dam.....i guess now i know for next timeProc92 said:The link below is the map jeff released today showing the areas being flooded along the bayou. If link doesn't work, go to the hcfcd site and click on the inundation map from addicks and barker.TurkeyBaconLeg said:
I heard that they just flooded Sam Houston Tollway and Gessner and miles and miles around memorial coming from Barker and Addicks. Is this right ?
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no ****ing *****...sorry not mad at you but hate the floodingAggiemike96 said:
ACOE has slightly lowered the Addicks release and kept Barker the same. Lindner expects additional water rise between the Belt and downstream. The flooding in the Energy Corridor is a direct result of the controlled releases.
+1
I'm not an expert but without the controlled release of Addicks, the reservoir would have filled up and gone over the other spillways probably flooding everyone anyways.
I'm no expert and concur with this hypothesis. The water was coming out of the reservoir one way or another.Mikeyshooter said:
I'm not an expert but without the controlled release of Addicks, the reservoir would have filled up and gone over the other spillways probably flooding everyone anyways.
Proc92 said:The link below is the map jeff released today showing the areas being flooded along the bayou. If link doesn't work, go to the hcfcd site and click on the inundation map from addicks and barker.TurkeyBaconLeg said:
I heard that they just flooded Sam Houston Tollway and Gessner and miles and miles around memorial coming from Barker and Addicks. Is this right ?
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That link isn't working for me. Anyone else not getting it?
yea i get that, my problem was that my neighborhood was the first one down buffalo bayou from the dam and they had to know this would flood the neighborhood or have a good idea it would and we got zero warning. They said we will release tomorrow at 2pm from barker and they started at 12am the day before. I have friends and neighbors scared and their lives threatened at 2 am when they were preparing for the next afternoon. I get it it had to be done, and i know my house would be flooded anyways. But just wish there was some sort of communication "if you are between buffalo bayou or within so so yards of it, you need to leave now because you will probably flood"MyMamaSaid said:I'm no expert and concur with this hypothesis. The water was coming out of the reservoir one way or another.Mikeyshooter said:
I'm not an expert but without the controlled release of Addicks, the reservoir would have filled up and gone over the other spillways probably flooding everyone anyways.
All they said was, the bayou levels shouldn't rise that much once we open the dams....
If they didn't know then they needed to communicate we don't know whats going to happen, you need to leave just to be on the safe side.
tldr , Im ok with being flooded, just wish we could have been evacuated earlier if they even had a remote thought that it would flood the neighborhoods
Agreed on communication. I saw the tweet that said they started the releases at both reservoirs and was shocked.
My folks live on Colombia falls, they back up to Peek. Happen to know if their house looks like this?
Good attitude.
Completely agree. The models said they would pour through. Reality is that the spout backed up immediately.
Completely agree. The models said they would pour through. Reality is that the spout backed up immediately.
Agree with your sentiment 100%. No excuse for the sudden action without warning. Have to think that COE was caught off guard/surprised themselves.
Also fully acknowledge the pain and frustration you are going through as a result of floodwater in your home. I'm truly sorry for your situation and don't wish floodwater to be in anyone's home.
Also fully acknowledge the pain and frustration you are going through as a result of floodwater in your home. I'm truly sorry for your situation and don't wish floodwater to be in anyone's home.
Mikeyshooter said:
Agreed on communication. I saw the tweet that said they started the releases at both reservoirs and was shocked.
Agree. My brother called me immediately and asked if he or parents would be affected behind Addicks. I looked him up and he is at 117 and parents are safe behind Barker. I drew a pic on my phone showing areas prone to flooding, and I still had to talk sister in law down that they would not be flooded by releasing water. not the conversation I wanted to have a few drinks in at midnight.