- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will begin to drain Lake Conway today.
- Initially, the lake will be drained by opening only one gate. This is to prevent flooding downstream and protect nearby greentree reservoirs.
- Without rain, lake levels are estimated to drop about 6 inches per week.
- As trees downstream become dormant this winter, AGFC will open more gates (potentially as many as eight), which could drop the water level by more than 2 feet per week.
Lake Conway Project Update with Nick Feltz (July 2024)
Latest project update from Fisheries Management Biologist Nick Feltz. 4:20 water level discussion, 5:35 fish kill discussion, 10:00 “what is the hold up” (permitting), 16:30 boat lanes, 20:00 habitat enhancement, 24:45 docks/privately owned structures