Saturday at Lake Texoma - Large picture warning

[PaulP]

I went up to Texoma on Saturday with a few friends to get pictures of the water coming over the spillway. This would be the first time since 1990 and only the fourth time since the dam was built. Unfortunately, it was only cresting a bit over the spillway on Saturday (peak was supposed to be Monday). However, there was also a controlled release of water at the same time which we got pictures of as well (60,000 cubic feet per second if I remember correctly).

Here are some of the pictures I took. There are only basic PP edits at this time. I appreciate any comments and constructive criticism.

Spillway from the Texas side, a short slog upo a muddy hill The dot in the center of the photo in the sky is an Army Corp of Engineers Helicopter


Parking area under water with just the roof of a building visible


The road leading below the spillway to the parking area. I used a Polarizer from a friend here


Channel 10 (Ada, OK?) was here and interviewed our group


Controlled release from the dam


Close-up view of the release. The roar of the water was surprising


Playing in the "waves". It was a good thing the rails were there IMHO


Last view of the spillway from the opposite side


The full gallery can be seen here
http://Aggie86.smugmug.com/gallery/3124435/1/171164634

[brad]

Originally Posted by PaulP

Channel 10 (Ada, OK?) was here and interviewed our group

That's a nice ..uhhhh... camera.

[David_3]

This reminds me of that famous quote from the movie Forrest Gump: "Are you stupid or something?"

[Aggie04]

Cools pictures!

60,000 cfs is a TON of water!!!

[hhscr]

Looks like "Stupid is as Stupid Does Too"

Originally Posted by David_3

This reminds me of that famous quote from the movie Forrest Gump: "Are you stupid or something?"

[JohnT]

Look at that! There's so much water, the lake's leaning!

[dbphotos]

Originally Posted by JohnT

Look at that! There's so much water, the lake's leaning!

LMAO

[PaulP]

Originally Posted by JohnT

Look at that! There's so much water, the lake's leaning!

You should see how fast the water was running towards me .

OK, 1 comment to straighten the photo - Very good point.