Houston: Addicks Dam and Bakers Reservoirs

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Press conference on now.
Mikeyshooter
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Please summarize for those without power.
farmer2010
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They seem to think that the Addicks overflow will not cross BW8
farmer2010
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Scratch that, peak overflow may cross BW8 at the cross streets.
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Is I-10 heading west from the beltway to 99 expected to become impassable?

We've got a brand new baby we need to take home from the hospital later this week
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Will not affect Spring Branch. Beltway acts as barrier down to I-10.

Addicks uncontrolled flow is expected to peak at an additional 4500 cfs for some days. Will eventually infiltrate Buffalo bayou and potentially white oak Bayou although not entirely know because it has never happened. They're modeling it now.

For reference Barker is at 100.4' and spillways there start at 104'. It is expected Barker will release around both ends. Shorter duration for this than Addicks expected.

Both Barker and Addicks are controlled releasing about 3500-3700 cfs with the intent to grow that to 4000 cfs each.
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Addicks overflowing expect it to go down tamer south to brittmore across i10 to rummel Creek to buff bayou
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jeff tweeted a few hours ago barker was up to 100.4. and was forecasting to rise to 104.
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cclearman said:

Addicks overflowing expect it to go down tamer south to brittmore across i10 to rummel Creek to buff bayou
Does across i10 mean under or over?
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Thanks. Edited
FourAggies
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Uncontrollable flows will peak on Thursday and Friday. They wanted to release 8000 cfs, but the height of Buffalo Bayou blocked it to 4000 cfs. Flow around the dams is expected to peak at 4500 cfs. Total of 8500 cfs. This is about 20 percent of Buffalo Bayou.
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sts7049 said:

jeff tweeted a few hours ago barker was up to 100.4. and was forecasting to rise to 104.
Also, the Barker gauge is flooded. No longer a way to get a current measurement. now They are getting the Corp to come down to fix it. They expect to lose the gauge at Addicks as well.
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I10 is elevated at brittmore so under


Jeff Lindor has done an awesome job
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thelaw4 said:

sts7049 said:

jeff tweeted a few hours ago barker was up to 100.4. and was forecasting to rise to 104.
Also, the Barker gauge is flooded. No longer a way to get a current measurement. now They are getting the Corp to come down to fix it. They expect to lose the gauge at Addicks as well.
Jesus have mercy. Please keep those banks from collapsing.
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cclearman said:

I10 is elevated at brittmore so under


Jeff Lindor has done an awesome job
Thank you
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I think the overflow at 108'+ will go straight down brittmoore to the I-10 westbound feeder and flood the underpass at BW8/I-10. The rebuilt Brittmoore about 5-7 years ago and it will become a North-South river.

Any updates on water in homes in Twin Lakes/LOE and LOE North? I have a client with a home in LOE (he's not home) and I'm a former resident in LOEN.
farmer2010
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I think LOE and twin lakes are among those affected by the overflow. Structure flooding is possible, especially for homes nearest to the reservoir.
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Lindner said that issue with Cinco Ranch area neighborhoods around the reservoirs is that the reservoirs are full thus there is no place for the streets to drain to,
gd28
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Parents are in LOE, water is at their doorstep and will be in the house any minute now.
fire09
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We can help evacuate people from tl/loe. If they are able, recommend they walk out before the water gets too high. We can drive them to a safe dry spot.
Pound the Rock
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Anybody seen an update for the Windsor park neighborhoods? I know they are high but right near the reservoir.
BadAzzBohemian
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As of about 15 minutes ago... Windsor Parks Lakes



Supposed to rise 2-3 more feet. If so, we will get water in the house.
jdubd34
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Yep, that is the issue. Westheimer parkway was closed through barker reservoir after the 2016 flood for several weeks. Once the dam is secure, they won't release water down buffalo bayou until buffalo bayou through memorial and downtown Houston drains to a safe level.

So even if you only end up getting a little water or street flooding from the barker reservoir dam backup, it could take many weeks to drain.
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Anyone in or around Lakes of Eldridge who can help a family evacuate from

12207 Pebble Meadows
Houston TX 77041

Thank you
Oh Four Five
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Do you know your elevation?
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BadAzzBohemian said:

As of about 15 minutes ago... Windsor Parks Lakes



Supposed to rise 2-3 more feet. If so, we will get water in the house.


Thanks for the update. Hope that doesn't happen. We left our house in Windsor park estates. Trying to see where the water level is at in the neighborhood.
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Friend just called and said Addicks was "breached", anyone have any news on that?
The Collective
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TheVarian said:

Friend just called and said Addicks was "breached", anyone have any news on that?


Flowing over emergency spillways is what I assume he means by that.
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TheVarian said:

Friend just called and said Addicks was "breached", anyone have any news on that?
He probably means it is going over the top.

People (including public officials) really need to stop saying breached when referring to water going over the top.

(Note: I really hope that's what your friend means)
TheVarian
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What I thought as well. How's the press conference going? Can y'all report what they are saying, we don't have cable
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Anyone available to make a rescue in LOE?
gd28
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Can anyone confirm if BW8 to W Little York to Eldridge is passable? Trying to organize a ride for family trapped in LOE before they leave the house.
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Ducks, Post over on the main thread, fire09 is doing what he can and a good point of info
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jetch17 said:

Ducks, Post over on the main thread, fire09 is doing what he can and a good point of info
10-4
MyMamaSaid
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Can't visually confirm, but waze shows Little York to be open along that route. However, as you know, Little York west of Eldridge is closed as it is much lower than east of Eldridge.
 
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