Lake Mackenzie sees 10-foot rise

  • Lake Mackenzie is located in Briscoe County, 12 miles northwest of Silverton and 27 miles east of Tulia. Operated by Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority, the lake was created to furnish water to member cities of Floydada, Lockney, Silverton and Tulia. Recent rains have helped replenish lake levels. | COURTESY PHOTO REPLENISHING RAINS
    Lake Mackenzie is located in Briscoe County, 12 miles northwest of Silverton and 27 miles east of Tulia. Operated by Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority, the lake was created to furnish water to member cities of Floydada, Lockney, Silverton and Tulia. Recent rains have helped replenish lake levels. | COURTESY PHOTO REPLENISHING RAINS
    Lake Mackenzie, a vital water source for Floyd and Briscoe Counties, has reached depths of 74 feet after quite a bit of rain has continued to fall in the area. Last year at this time, the lake was at 64.70 feet, indicating a rise of over 10 feet.Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority General Manager Jessica Shelton explained that an additional measurement that is equally im...

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