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Old 03-02-2008, 06:12 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by T.H.E. Binz View Post
The regulations require the entire support block for the "crank-up dock" to be above the mean lake water level. Given that winter water levels are usually substantially below mean water level, a properly installed dock should not be affected by ice.
Ice pile up due to prevailing winds can certainly damage a dock even if mounted high above the mean level. Ask the residents on Diamond. The new log home on the northern end had their dock smashed a few years ago due to ice piling up. It was quite the mess.
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