Opening 1979
Construction 1977
Vidange 2007
Fish Catastrophes
Bird life
Photos
The Dam Today
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Photos of the Last Great Vidange: 2007
Lake almost drained and old river bed uncovered
Straw dam to filter water
Mini barrier to keep back lake water
The causeway normally hidden that keeps back the water of the lake
Locals lend a hand moving fish and helping clear the lake
The straw helps filter the river water
Many large catfish were removed and relocated
Fish of all kinds removed and relocated in deeper water
The lake level is low enough to paddle
Fishermen replacing fish in deeper water
The hidden dam below the lake surface to retain the water
More straw to filter the muddy lake water and purify it.