Water level expected to peak on Friday
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Lake levels are expected to peak on Friday.

 Kenneth S. Boone

Alabama Power is following flood procedures on the Tallapoosa River, but operators at the dam do not expect to open spillway gates at Martin Dam at this time, said Alabama Power spokesman Michael Snajderman.

“The lake is at 488 feet, and we are anticipating that it will peak at 489 feet on Friday. If it reaches 489, then we probably will open some spillway gates – one or two is what we’re looking at now,” Sznajderman said.