Crank-Up Dock Ice Protection

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Originally Posted by T.H.E. Binz

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.