Lake Level

Gould1 · 05-24-2019, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

The lake is just above "Full Lake" and at a GREAT level! No restrictions whatsoever!

Enjoy!

Dan

What does GREAT level mean?

ishoot308 · 05-24-2019, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gould1

What does GREAT level mean?

...it means GREAT boating level!... Full lake,...Not too low for docking anywhere on the lake and not to high to cause debris and erosion issues from wakes. Right where it should be for this time of year...the perfect water height for all water sports, lake cruising and safety. Couldn't be any better! No reason not to be out there enjoying it!

How's that?

Dan

Formula260SS · 05-24-2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Gould1

What does GREAT level mean?

That means the nav hazards are less hazardous, shallow dock area's are deeper, it's easy to get in and out of the boat and it's easier to control the lake level throughout the season.

I'm sure there's more

BoatHouse · 05-29-2019, 03:45 PM

On Monday afternoon we were about to go under the Long Island bridge, but decided to scuttled the plan because I was not sure the light on top of my tower rack would clear. I got 1/3 of the boat under the bridge before I decided to turn around. I have been under the bridge many times, but with the water level and a little bit of wave action, I was not certain it would clear. the clearance for my boat is 6'10".

I did not feel like lowering the tower to go through.

Has anyone else decided not to go under the LI bridge or has anyone actually hit the bridge?

Phantom · 05-29-2019, 03:51 PM

On Saturday when we went through the Channel the water mark was at "FULL LAKE" …… so the level has dropped dramatically in the last week or so.

p.s. - we went under the LI bridge ( same day) with the Bimini up and cleared on our 26' Crown …………. I certainly did creep under to be sure …. but ultimately had about 6" to spare.

jeffk · 05-29-2019, 08:20 PM

On Tuesday the Lakeport Dam output was dialed back by about 200 CFS so the operators must think we are getting closer to where we should be. Still a healthy flow of over 1300 CFS so they are still trying to dump water.

LakeTimes · 05-30-2019, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffk

On Tuesday the Lakeport Dam output was dialed back by about 200 CFS so the operators must think we are getting closer to where we should be. Still a healthy flow of over 1300 CFS so they are still trying to dump water.

Out of curiosity, where did/do you find the information on the flow the dam is letting out?

jeffk · 05-30-2019, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JC19

Out of curiosity, where did/do you find the information on the flow the dam is letting out?

https://www4.des.state.nh.us/Rti_hom...E=Lakeport+Dam

NHskier · 05-30-2019, 09:46 PM

Flow has been reduced yet again, now down to around 1000cfs. VERY glad to see this as the Weirs channel will begin to settle down a bit making it easier to get out of our slip at Thurston's.

jeffk · 06-07-2019, 11:13 AM

Looks like the lake level is right about where they want it for now, at "full pool". During the last 9 days or so the Lakeport dam output has been dropped to 335 cfs, pretty close to the "minimum" 250 cfs.

jeffk · 06-07-2019, 11:15 AM

05-29-2019, 03:45 PM	#4
BoatHouse Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 123 Thanks: 244 Thanked 46 Times in 26 Posts	Long Island Bridge On Monday afternoon we were about to go under the Long Island bridge, but decided to scuttled the plan because I was not sure the light on top of my tower rack would clear. I got 1/3 of the boat under the bridge before I decided to turn around. I have been under the bridge many times, but with the water level and a little bit of wave action, I was not certain it would clear. the clearance for my boat is 6'10". I did not feel like lowering the tower to go through. Has anyone else decided not to go under the LI bridge or has anyone actually hit the bridge?

05-29-2019, 03:51 PM	#5
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	On Saturday when we went through the Channel the water mark was at "FULL LAKE" …… so the level has dropped dramatically in the last week or so. p.s. - we went under the LI bridge ( same day) with the Bimini up and cleared on our 26' Crown …………. I certainly did creep under to be sure …. but ultimately had about 6" to spare. __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

05-30-2019, 09:46 PM	#9
NHskier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 298 Thanks: 45 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	Flow has been reduced yet again, now down to around 1000cfs. VERY glad to see this as the Weirs channel will begin to settle down a bit making it easier to get out of our slip at Thurston's. __________________ NHskier

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05-29-2019, 08:20 PM	#6
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,250 Thanks: 216 Thanked 488 Times in 280 Posts	On Tuesday the Lakeport Dam output was dialed back by about 200 CFS so the operators must think we are getting closer to where we should be. Still a healthy flow of over 1300 CFS so they are still trying to dump water.

06-07-2019, 11:13 AM	#10
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,250 Thanks: 216 Thanked 488 Times in 280 Posts	Looks like the lake level is right about where they want it for now, at "full pool". During the last 9 days or so the Lakeport dam output has been dropped to 335 cfs, pretty close to the "minimum" 250 cfs.

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jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,250 Thanks: 216 Thanked 488 Times in 280 Posts