Tulsa Corps of Engineers to Increase Water Flow of Keystone Dam

The United States Army Corps of Engineers will increase water flow of Keystone Dam to 160,000 cubic feet per second at 6 p.m. The City of Sand Springs is advising residents to prepare for potential flooding and road closings in the area downstream near th

Tuesday, May 21st 2019, 4:49 pm

By: Amy Slanchik

Tulsa Corps of Engineers to Increase Water Flow of Keystone Dam

The United States Army Corps of Engineers will increase water flow of Keystone Dam to 160,000 cubic feet per second at 6 p.m.

To put that in perspective, the Army Corps of Engineers says that's like 1.2 million milk jugs being released per second. Officials say folks will start to see an impact by daybreak tomorrow and can expect issues for the rest of the week and into the weekend.

The City of Tulsa says a couple of areas should start taking precautions for potential flooding and get ready to evacuate.

The City of Sand Springs has already advised residents to evacuate due to the potential for flooding and road closings in the area downstream near the Meadow Valley housing neighborhood.

Some Residents In Sand Springs Packing Up Ahead Of Flood Risk

For more information about the City of Sand Springs, please visit www.sandspringsok.org and follow the City’s social media on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

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Amy Slanchik

Amy Slanchik is passionate about storytelling. She joined the News On 6 team in May of 2016 after spending almost two years in Fort Smith, Ark. She is a proud University of Oklahoma graduate.

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