As of Tuesday, July 12, 2011 the Lake Shelbyville lake level is 606.91 feet above sea level, which is 7.21 feet above normal summer pool. The discharge rate is set at 880 cubic feet per second (CFS), which is 6,600 gallons per second going into the Kaskaskia River. Inflow into Lake Shelbyville is 200 cfs.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be providing programs for everyone to come out and enjoy during the weekend of July 16 & 17, 2011. All of the programs and activities listed are open and free to the public.
Saturday, July 16
8:30 p.m. Movie: Ice Age- Opossum Creek
Sunday, July 17:
9:00 a.m. Bo Wood Amphitheater: Non-Denominational Church Services
11:00a.m. Coon Creek Amphitheater: Non-Denominational Church Services
1:00 p.m. Tour of the Dam- Starts at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center
4:00 p.m. Dam West Beach- Beach Games
While enjoying Lake Shelbyville, please remember to play it safe and wear your life jacket and make this weekend one of many… not your last!