In order to accomplish this work, the level of Lake Taneycomo will be slowly lowered to approximately the 696.5-foot elevation at the dam. This process will begin Sunday. It will remain at the 696.5 level until Monday evening, and should be back to normal elevation sometime on Tuesday. The timing for this work is very weather sensitive and may be adjusted.

The normal operating elevation at the dam varies from 698.0 to 704.0 feet. On Thursday, it was 702.10.

During the time work is being completed, Table Rock releases will be diminished. In the event of heavy rains, the work at Ozark Beach could possibly be delayed and rescheduled for a later date. Once the work is completed, the Table Rock U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be alerted that they may resume normal operations.

The temporarily lowered lake level will offer an opportunity for others to complete dock and boat ramp maintenance.

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