EarthquakesHi Kieth,
As part of my job scope, I monitor earthquakes that could have an
impact on the Northlake dams. At approx. 1230 hours this morning, there
was a 2.0 earthquake with an epicenter near Mansfield, Tx. Another one
struck Oklahoma CIty this morning at 0730 hours with a force of 4.3. I
made an inspection of both the Main Dam and the Saddle Dam and I did not
visually see any movement at this time.
When the dams are dry, they will withstand quite a jolt. It is
when the soil is wet that earthquakes can create a slide situation. The
biggest quake I have been a part of here at NLSES was a 4.3 with an
epicenter 3 km deep right under the dams. There was no damage as it was
in dry weather, which helped tremendously. There was some movement of
the earth that affected the gate at the guard house office at that time.
I have completed my inspection at this time and will be leaving
promptly to go home. If you have any questions you can call me at
817-320-4728 or e-mail me at: howe1835@msn.com <mailto:howe1835@msn.com>
.
Have a great week-end,
James
PS James Lockridge set all his posts to keep his cattle where they
belong. He even ran some of the wire. He has a downed calf that I found
while making my inspection and I notified him of that situation. He told
me he will have the fencing completed by this next Friday. That is
really great news!
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