Rain, rain, go away: Lake Bridgeport reopens today. Lake Worth still too high.
Residents will once again be able to enjoy Lake Bridgeport a week after it was closed due to flood concerns.
An April 30th storm dumped over 4 inches of rain into the lake, according to the United States Geological Survey.
This pushed lake levels to just above the conservation point, which is the level where the reservoir is considered full, and needs to be emptied so as to not overflow, according to the Tarrant Regional Water District, which manages the lake.
The district announced May 7 that the lake would reopen at noon. David Geary, the district’s director of reservoir operations, thanked the public for its patience, in a statement to the Star-Telegram.
“While safety remains our top priority, we’re excited to welcome the community back to enjoy the lake’s full range of recreational opportunities,” he said.
Lake Worth, which is managed by the City of Fort Worth, remained closed Wednesday after rain forced its closure on May 3. The lake will remained closed until its water level drops back down below 595 feet, according to the city’s website.
Lake Worth was about 2.35 feet above conservation level as of 7 a.m. on May 7, according to the water district.
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