Officials lowering Arkabutla Lake water levels for dam repairs
After identifying potential breach conditions near Arkabutla Dam, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is lowering water levels before it can initiate emergency repairs. The district anticipates reaching the necessary water levels by mid-June. (Courtesy Bill Snapp?Memphis District Corps of Engineers)
Area experts are closely watching Arkabutla Dam at the DeSoto-Tate county line to make sure a foundation problem does not contribute to a breach.
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Beth Sullivan
Beth Sullivan covers North Mississippi for The Daily Memphian. Previously, she worked at The Austin Chronicle as an assistant editor and columnist.
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