Tomorrow, June 4th, there will be temporary releases from Lake Bridgeport to support swift water Search and Rescue (SAR) training conducted by the Wise County Emergency Management Services (EMS). These exercises are critical for keeping first responders prepared to save lives during flood emergencies.
We recognize that changes in lake levels are a concern for the Lake Bridgeport community. These releases will be short‑term, planned, and carefully managed. The total volume released for training will be equivalent to approximately 2 inches of lake level, less than what would typically be released during a hot summer week as part of routine system operations. Water released from Lake Bridgeport is not lost, but captured downstream at Eagle Mountain Lake, consistent with how the system is operated. In effect, these releases help delay the need for sustained water‑supply releases later in the summer. We appreciate the community’s support. There will be another blog post when the training is complete.
