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(Carmen Rodgers) The newly installed Obermeyer gates allowed water to freely flow over Thurlow Dam on Wednesday, Feb.19.

After an abundance of recent rainfall, the recently installed Obermeyer gates allowed water to freely flow over Thurlow Dam on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The recently installed Obermeyer gates are constructed of steel and, according to Alabama Power officials, is more efficient than the old 36- gate flashboard system.

The new spillway gates use adjustable, inflatable bladders to control the gates and more accurately manage water resources.