Luminaires are controlled by a photocell and are lighted from dusk until dawn. Both the warden and the state have been pleased with the quality of the lighting. To facilitate maintenance, each high mast pole includes an internal winch and drive motor that lowers the lighting fixtures to within three feet of the ground for servicing. Because of a self-centering guide system, the units may be lowered in winds up to 30 miles an hour. All moving latching components are mounted on the lowering ring so they may be serviced on the ground.
Plans call for the high mast system to be group re-lamped to avoid burnt out lamps.
The high mast fixtures include a quartz re-strike feature so that the units are immediately illuminated during a power outage. The prison also has a generator for use during emergencies. Since the high mast poles are installed where inmates may have access to them, they include several security features, including welded anchor bolts. A tamper-proof cover was installed over the anchor bolts to prevent vandalism.