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Alabama Power Company to refill Logan Martin Lake early
3/31/2017 12:00:00 AM



CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Shelby County, AL
Talladega County, AL

Start Date: 3/22/2017 -  
Alabama Power Company received a temporary variance to begin refilling Logan Martin Lake and to bring it to full pool by April 7. With drought affecting the northern and central parts of the state, Alabama Power wanted to be sure to refill the lake, which is used to provide minimum flows for downstream navigation and to protect endangered species below Jordan Dam. Anniston Star (Ala.), March 22, 2017
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