GBRA has secured the necessary permits to begin construction on Lake McQueeney and lowering the spillgates is the next step in preparing for construction to begin. While we anticipate construction on both Lake McQueeney and Lake Placid will commence in the second quarter of 2023, the drawdown needs to be completed well in advance to allow the lakebed to dry out enough to accommodate construction activities.

With the spillgates on Nolte Dam in need of replacement to remain in operation, a drawdown will also take place at Meadow Lake.

Working with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, GBRA has devised an Aquatic Resource Relocation Plan (ARRP) designed to minimize impacts to the environment. In accordance with the ARRP, each lake will be lowered over a two-day period, beginning at Meadow Lake on March 27. Drawdown notices have been mailed directly to impacted homeowners.

All activity on Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid and Meadow Lake should be suspended during the drawdown period, beginning March 27. Once the lowering of the spillgates at both lakes is completed, access or activities on the water may resume, but please continue to maintain a safe distance from the dams.