Lewis Creek Power Plant – Entergy

Lewis Creek Reservoir Update

Entergy Team — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 06:00:00 +0000

On Memorial Day 2015, historic rains caused some soil slides at Entergy Texas’ Lewis Creek Reservoir Dam. Out of an abundance of caution, the area was evacuated while Entergy worked to stabilize the dam slope. Entergy quickly secured the dam, and began work on longer term improvements to secure and strengthen the dam for years to come. Have additional questions?

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An Open Letter to Montgomery County Residents

Corporate Team — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +0000

We recognize that the recent events at the Lewis Creek Reservoir dam have been worrisome and caused inconveniences for nearby residents and businesses. We want to assure you that the dam is safe and poses no threat to the public. The soil movement on the dam caused by recent heavy rains has prompted many questions about our plans to address the issue both short and long term. In the short term…

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Entergy Confirms Lewis Creek Dam Safe and No Threat to the Public

Entergy Team — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:00:00 +0000

The Woodlands, Texas – Entergy Texas, Inc. has completed all short-term soil stabilization work at the Lewis Creek reservoir dam. Results from geotechnical experts’ analysis show the dam is safe and poses no threat to the public. The independent geotechnical experts retained to assess the dam also determined that appropriate measures to protect public safety and the dam are being taken.

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Lewis Creek Reservoir Updates

Corporate Team — Sat, 30 May 2015 11:20:00 +0000

Update – 6/17/15 12:00 pm On May 21, Entergy Texas notified local authorities of the potential for dam failure at the Lewis Creek Reservoir near Willis, Texas. The dam and surrounding areas have experienced persistent rainfall in 2015, including more than 12 inches of rain in May, causing extensive saturation and some soil movement along the reservoir dam. Results from geotechnical experts’…

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Lewis Creek Levee Remains Intact; More Preventive Measures on the Way

Entergy Team — Thu, 28 May 2015 14:35:00 +0000

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – Repairs continue at the Lewis Creek levee after recent heavy rainfall resulted in soil movement in some areas earlier this week. With additional heavy rainfall a possibility, Entergy Texas, Inc. stepped up placement of additional protective coverings along the levee as an extra precaution. “We want to reassure residents in the area that the additional protective…

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Lewis Creek Dam Intact After Storms; Repair Work Continues

Entergy Team — Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — Early this morning Entergy Texas, Inc. performed inspections of the Lewis Creek Reservoir dam with a geotechnical engineer and have confirmed that the dam remains intact. Previously installed protective covering continues to hold. Following the heavy rains on May 25 and May 26, inspections revealed two additional areas of soil movement, which were not unexpected.

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Lewis Creek Dam Intact After Storms; Repair Work Continues

Entergy Team — Wed, 27 May 2015 02:00:00 +0000

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — Early this morning, the company performed inspections of the Lewis Creek dam with a geotechnical engineer and has confirmed that the dam remains intact. “We performed visual inspections this morning and confirmed the repairs and protective measures put in place the past few days are intact,” said Sallie Rainer, president and CEO of Entergy Texas.

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Lewis Creek Dam Intact After Storms Move Through the Area

Entergy Team — Tue, 26 May 2015 11:00:00 +0000

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — Most of the heavy rain and thunderstorms have moved through area near the Lewis Creek reservoir. The company has performed an initial inspection of the dam and has confirmed that there is no breach and no visible damage. The protective coverings remain in place. A more thorough inspection is underway. The company will provide more information as available.

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Reservoir Repairs Improve Dam Condition

Entergy Team — Tue, 26 May 2015 04:00:00 +0000

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – As a result of the around-the-clock work on the Lewis Creek Reservoir dam, Entergy Texas President and CEO Sallie Rainer reported to Montgomery County officials today that the threat of a dam failure has substantially decreased, but has not been completely eliminated. “While we cannot completely rule out further problems with the dam, the repairs we’ve made have put us…

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Montgomery County Emergency Management Media Release: Mandatory Evacuations Cancelled

Entergy Team — Mon, 25 May 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Mandatory Evacuations Cancelled Based on revised weather forecasts that lowered rainfall predictions, County Judge Craig Doyal, in concert with Sheriff Tommy Gage, Precinct 1 Commissioner Mike Meador, and emergency officials, has cancelled the mandatory evacuation for neighborhoods near the Lewis Creek Reservoir. The National Weather Service forecast predicts scattered thunderstorms throughout…

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