They usually shut the gates down when the Caney is running high. They'll let the Caney start receding before they even begin to think about letting some out of Oologah. All that also depends on what Grand and the Arkansas is doing too. Oologah is like the step child of lakes and is strictly flood control. I'm surprised they even allow Red Bud to exist. Too bad the water is rising again though because the swimming area will be closed too. I don't see why they close the swimming area down. I am curious though.