Lake Cumberland Lowered

This animation explains why repair work at Wolf Creek Dam is affecting fishing and water conditions at this popular lake in southeastern Kentucky.

[@williamlloyd3769]

In 1967 a leak was found at the Wolf Creek Dam. Repairs were made in the late 1970s at a cost of over $96 million. On January 22, 2007, the United States Army Corps of Engineers began lowering the water level in Lake Cumberland, fearing a possible breach in Wolf Creek Dam. In September 2011 Lake Cumberland was approximately 43 feet (13 m) below its normal level due to leakage in the earthen part of the dam, but repairs were completed in 2013 and officials estimated that lake levels would be back to normal by 2014-2015. As of April 18, 2015, the lake is back to full summer pool.

[@gdcartjr]

Well put. I love our Lake Cumberland and look forward to it returning to full pool.

[@rnordquest]

Lake level was restored to full pool as of May 1, 2014.

[@GeoFisher1966]

THAT is pretty dang good................

[@Scott-by9ks]

Is the work they were doing on Lake Cumberland complete as of August 2019? If not, when is it scheduled to be complete?

[@Messerwon]

Yes

[@kentuckyprepper1792]

Nice video. If deoxygenated waters are a problem couldn't we set up a system of floating docks (solar powered maybe) to pump air through these areas? Maybe these oxygenating stations could also provide localized shade on the heated water depths.

[@billcruze7991]

Great idea.

[@Messerwon]

These could even be used as docks for boats since many areas of the lake’s shoreline are too rocky to safely slide up onto. A small building in the middle of the dock could be covered in solar panels and all the pumps, batteries, etc could be housed within. If the ACE numbered each dock, it would also help with giving navigation instructions in times of distress. So much could be done with these types of docks.

[@dav1099]

nice job on this video. thanks for posting. 5*****

[@evan-michael]

the poor trout :(

[@angielamb2301]

I live like 10 minutes from lake Cumberland

[@bluesb52]

the biggest cat fish i ever saw came out of there.about 300lb's.cought by a wreker from the south side of the dam.was something to see.

[@jeffbasham8585]

LOL