Lake Level

WJT2 · 05-23-2019, 09:52 AM

The lake appears to be very full and still waiting for snow-cap north to fully melt. Is there a no wake speed limit at this time throughout the entire lake? Heard a rumor and just trying to verify.
Thanks everyone have a fun and safe memorial Day weekend.

ishoot308 · 05-23-2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by WJT2

The lake appears to be very full and still waiting for snow-cap north to fully melt. Is there a no wake speed limit at this time throughout the entire lake? Heard a rumor and just trying to verify.
Thanks everyone have a fun and safe memorial Day weekend.

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

Enjoy!

Dan

Gould1 · 05-24-2019, 07:27 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, 07:35 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, 07:38 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, 02:45 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, 02:51 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, 07:20 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, 06:14 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, 06:45 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, 08:46 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, 10:13 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, 10:15 AM

cbillings614 · 06-25-2019, 06:25 AM

Can anyone share what the current lake level is?

jeffk · 06-25-2019, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cbillings614

Can anyone share what the current lake level is?

If you look at my previous post of June 7th, the links are "live". They give the current dam flow and the Bizer lake level as of it's most current update, June 20.

Note that the lake level had started to drop rapidly on Bizer's chart of June 20th. The dam output has been curtailed significantly since then. I would guess when Bizer is updated again we will see a "leveling off" of the lake level. The process is more of an art than a science.

Hillcountry · 06-25-2019, 06:53 AM

I’ll bet they ramped up the flow to accommodate the kayak races in Tilton/Franklin on the Winnipesaukee River. Glad that’s over...

LIforrelaxin · 06-25-2019, 08:26 AM

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I’ll bet they ramped up the flow to accommodate the kayak races in Tilton/Franklin on the Winnipesaukee River. Glad that’s over...

If this is not a new event, I would disagree with you. If it is a new event I guess it is a possibility....

However I think they have been working diligently to get the lake level down to an appropriate level. Unfortunately with this being a very Rainy season that hasn't been easy. While it would be nice if they could keep the lake at 504.32 FAS, it is not possible. The lake has to be prepared for anything that could happen. Now that the lake level is reach its normal level, and assuming that the we don't get much more high perceptional events, I would look for the dam to slowly work towards 250 cfs...and then maintain that flow for the rest of the summer if possible.

05-23-2019, 09:52 AM	#1
WJT2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Foxborough MA Posts: 176 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	Lake Level The lake appears to be very full and still waiting for snow-cap north to fully melt. Is there a no wake speed limit at this time throughout the entire lake? Heard a rumor and just trying to verify. Thanks everyone have a fun and safe memorial Day weekend.

05-29-2019, 02:45 PM	#6
BoatHouse Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 123 Thanks: 243 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, 02:51 PM	#7
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 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, 08:46 PM	#11
NHskier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 291 Thanks: 43 Thanked 36 Times in 33 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

06-25-2019, 06:25 AM	#14
cbillings614 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lake Level? Can anyone share what the current lake level is?

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05-29-2019, 07:20 PM	#8
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 205 Thanked 432 Times in 249 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, 10:13 AM	#12
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 205 Thanked 432 Times in 249 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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06-25-2019, 06:53 AM	#16
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	I’ll bet they ramped up the flow to accommodate the kayak races in Tilton/Franklin on the Winnipesaukee River. Glad that’s over...