Army Corps of Engineers to drain Table Rock Lake

In a press release Friday afternoon spokesperson Mark Douglas announced the Corps of Engineers are prepping for a complete draining of Table Rock Lake. Douglas announced preparations will start July 7th and the project should be completed by the 18th. Douglas stated the draining will be completed in a manner or not cause widespread flooding, and predict a minimal amount of property damage. Once the draining is complete new channels will be dug to prevent future flooding. Douglas predicted it will take about 5 years for the lake to refill and resume normal levels.