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Woodsy · 05-18-2006, 07:24 AM

Bear Islander...

The article was written YESTERDAY... and you didn't understand this particular sentence.

"Lake Winnipesaukee has risen 15 inches since Friday and currently is about seven inches over its full capacity at 504.32 feet above sea level."

Full Lake is 504.32 or if you need the conversion, 504 Ft, 3.84 inches. This mornings DES website listed the current level at 505.30. Almost exactly 1' above full lake. They have increased the output of the Lakeport Dam to 1256CFS. That flow rate will be able to lower the lake about .75" per day.

I understand your concern as a waterfront property owner. However, I don't think that 1' above full lake constitutes a flood of such epic proportions as to require lakewide restrictions, especially given the economic importance of these next two weekends. However, as the article stated, a lake-wide NWZ is a very contentious issue, with many competing interests.

Woodsy

05-18-2006, 07:24 AM	#24
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Bear Islander... The article was written YESTERDAY... and you didn't understand this particular sentence. "Lake Winnipesaukee has risen 15 inches since Friday and currently is about seven inches over its full capacity at 504.32 feet above sea level." Full Lake is 504.32 or if you need the conversion, 504 Ft, 3.84 inches. This mornings DES website listed the current level at 505.30. Almost exactly 1' above full lake. They have increased the output of the Lakeport Dam to 1256CFS. That flow rate will be able to lower the lake about .75" per day. I understand your concern as a waterfront property owner. However, I don't think that 1' above full lake constitutes a flood of such epic proportions as to require lakewide restrictions, especially given the economic importance of these next two weekends. However, as the article stated, a lake-wide NWZ is a very contentious issue, with many competing interests. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.