Norfork Lake has been near the top of the dam, and ten flood gates have been opened to release the water to reduce the lake level. Several dams are used to manage flooding along the White River in northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. The White River eventually empties into the Arkansas River and into the Mississippi River.

Wow! These give great perspectives on the amount of water that dam is holding back! Put the last in my faves because it's just a beautiful shot! djnana · 2011-05-30: 20:09

Wonderful captures well done good reportage mystic1 · 2011-05-30: 20:47

awesome power in these shots McMommy · 2011-05-30: 21:04

This is cool. I bet the sound that the water gushing out made was awesome. rahmanhashim · 2011-05-30: 21:09

Thank goodness for dams! danrav · 2011-05-30: 21:46

Fascinating how they can control all that water, great shots, Larry. DancingDolphin · 2011-05-30: 21:47

Those big dams and the huge amounts of water are just awe-inspiring. Nice angles and looks to capture this one, Larry! lookagain · 2011-05-30: 22:50

I like the last shot of this set, nice colours. MoMac · 2011-05-31: 04:09

so much water, so powerful!! urmysunshine · 2011-05-31: 11:09

Great set - they really show the power of the water. girafferacing · 2011-05-31: 17:25

it's amazing how much power flows out when the dam is releasing water. love the deep colors in the last shot. beth0110 · 2011-06-01: 17:45