Posted on 02/14/2017 6:35:14 AM PST by Texas Eagle
Dear FRiends, we are in the path of the Oroville Dam should the auxiliary spillway give way. We have a son-in-law who works at the dam, and a son who works at a nearby dam and family friend who works at the dam our son works at.
It has been pretty much concluded that the failure of the auxiliary spillway is a foregone conclusion. Probably before the next rain hits on Thursday.
That would actually be a blessing in disguise. The lake level has been dropping tremendously and a failure would actually release less water if it happens before it rains.
Please pray for everyone in the path of this event.
We are also looking for a place to stay for a few days. Perhaps as long as a week.
God bless you and protect you and all others there. May you all be placed on a path to your highset good.
God bless and guide you and the others, protecting you on a path toward your highest good.
Shame everyone has to go through this.I will be praying.Hugs,Fatima
Thank you so much.
IL here. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Texas Eagle. Hopefully some Cali Freepers see this post and are close enough to offer some assistance. Please keep us updated on how you guys are doing.
Thank you. Will do.
Prayers for you and family...and all those affected by this pending disaster. I have friends in Redding (just moved away from Sacramento) who have a large church family. Don’t know how far away you would go?
FReepers are awesome.
Prayers for you, your family, friends, and neighbors as this potential tragedy plays out. Here’s hoping everything works out for the best, that you find a welcoming place to stay, and that you can return home soon. Best wishes.
There is a pond near my home that was created with an earthen dam, probably in the mid-1800s, and at one time had a mill at the outflow. About twenty years ago a storm overtopped and breached the dam and most of the water was lost, affecting several properties downstream. When the dam was rebuilt they installed concrete culverts under it, attached to a concrete box topping out few feet lower than the top of the dam. So when the water level rises too high it overtops the box and bypasses under the dam to the creek below. It has cured the problem so far, and we’ve seen some substantial storms since those days.
Prayers for you and your wife, Texas Eagle. I live too far away and wrong direction to help.
May God protect and guide you, now and always.
Praying for you!
Just to be safe, we are keeping our vehicles packed up and sleeping with one eye closed tonight.
But I'm going to enjoy the crap out of this beer!
Please excuse my language. And if I left any of you out of this post, please forgive me. I appreciate EVERYONE'S prayers and well wishes and offers of assistance.
Good news! Be safe.
WoooHooo Have that beer.
Great news.
Thank you for sharing this news!! I am so glad to hear that things are looking up. Wise to keep vehicles packed. Bless you and your wife!
Prayers up.
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