Quote Originally Posted by Tbone View Post
Hate to show my ignorance, but how do they draw down Henderson? Isn't it part of the Atchafalaya basin?
There are gates (control structures) and when the main river is lower they can open and let the water out. If the river rises they would have to close them if they are trying to keep it low. The South gates can open for barges into Henderson lake.


Notice when you are East bound onto the basin bridge (I10) you cross 2 levees on the West side. Henderson lake is between those 2 West levees.