Floodwaters have receded at Lake Belton although the popular reservoir remains nearly three feet higher than normal.
Some Lake Belton parks still remain partially closed to allow roads to dry out before vehicles are allowed back on them, Lake Manager Joshua Brown said.
âWeâre having a dry-out period for the lake roads,â Brown said. âIf we put a lot of traffic on it, itâll cause potholes.â
Temple Lake Park, at the far western edge of Temple, has seen its peninsula reemerge as floodwaters recede. The area, with picnic tables and outdoor grills, is accessible by foot now, but the area remains closed to vehicular traffic. The north boat ramp at the park remains a popular launch spot for boaters.
BELTON â A torrent spews from the Belton Dam spillway â sending cascading, powerful waves into the Leon River as part of the managed release of water.
Lake Beltonâs water level has risen another foot â to 8½ feet higher than its normal elevation of 594 feet above sea level, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which built and manages Bell Countyâs two lakes.
The lakeâs rise â about a foot within three days â and some flooding of parks, including Temple Lake, prompted the federal agency to increase the amount of water released into the Leon on Sunday.
About 3,631 cubic feet per second was being released Sunday, according to Corps of Engineers data.
The peninsula at Temple Lake Park — a popular spot where families gather for cookouts and swimming — is submerged as recent rains have pumped up the water level at
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