07-18-2023, 10:20 AM
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Email today from Lake Winnipesaukee Association
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With the tremendous amount of rainfall received yesterday, as well as over the past 2 weeks, the current level of the lake is at 504.88 feet, which is 6.7 inches above full lake of 504.32 feet. Yesterday's rain has caused flooding, road washouts, and obviously erosion. The polluted stormwater makes its way to the lake via rivers, streams, stormdrains, catchbasins, and road drainage ditches.
We ask that you observe headway speed within 300 feet of the shoreline in order to reduce further damage to the shoreline caused by boat wakes.
The current discharge from the Lakeport Dam is 950 cubic feet per second. According to the NH Department of Environmental Services, "flow will be ramped up to higher levels to drop the lake level as the week progresses. These flows could change due to weather, or other operational factors. The lake level of Winnipesaukee is a delicate balance, due to the potential impacts downstream. Please be EXTREMELY mindful of your wakes at this time."
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Alan
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