Water level

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Originally Posted by Jeanzb1

This may have been discussed previously, and, if so, I apologize. My question is WHY WHY WHY do they have to start draining water out of the lake this early? Those of us who live on shallow coves to begin with really take the brunt of this. Every inch makes a HUGE difference to us. Not only is it more difficult to get boats in and out, but the shallower it is, the worse the duck itch and the worse the bacteria counts. Why can't they leave the water level alone until September?

What lake are you on?? Here on Winni the outlet flow is at an absolute minimum flow rate of about 265 CFS. This is a hold on to the water mode, a draw-down would be almost 10X that rate.

The lake is dropping due to lack of rain and evaporation. For more rain and less evaporation you will have to talk to the Big Guy.