per second into the Salt River. The dams are designed to handle a maximum flow of . Additional releases occurred in February 2005, January 2008, and February 2009. Tempe Town Lake Bridge The Valley Metro Light Rail project began building this bridge (designed by T. Y. Lin International) over Tempe Town Lake, starting in the first quarter of 2005. The lighting ceremony for the bridge, which was the celebration for the completion of the most important parts of the bridge, was held on Saturday, December 9, 2006 during the APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade. The project was completed as of December 27, 2008, when the light rail line was officially opened to the public. The LED light display that occurs each time a train passes overhead at dark casts varying colors onto the lake, increasing the aesthetic quality of the bridge at night. See also Mill Avenue References External links City of Tempe website for Tempe Town Lake Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map Arizona Fishing Locations Map Video of Tempe Town Lake Surveillance video showing Tempe Town dam break Geography of Tempe, Arizona Reservoirs in Maricopa County, Arizona Buildings and structures in Tempe, Arizona Reservoirs in Arizona Tourist attractions in Tempe, Arizona