Woodsy says:
Those lakes in Alabama that you so gleefully use as examples of HP limits are NOT OWNED by the people of Alabama.... They are owned by Alabama Power Co.! The HP limit came about because of the liability concerns of the Power Company....
A quick quote from thier website....
"Attention Property Owners
Alabama Power holds property rights around the lake as required by the Federal Government. So before you begin construction, make changes or additions to any structures or the shoreline, you need to call Alabama Power Company for a permit. An Alabama Power representative will meet with you. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-LAKES-11 (525-3711) (in Birmingham, 257-1077) or visit shoreline management."
Imagine if that were the case here? YIKES!! BI & APS would have to answer to a Power Company!
Grady223 says:
Lake Wallenpaupack in PA is 5,700 acreas and has 52 miles of shoreline, it is owned by the PA Power & Light and talk about restrictions, you are only allowed to go counter clockwise around the lake! We had to go 1/4 mile clockwise to get where we were going and were re-directed by the marine police to turn around and go around the entire lake - it didn't take the full 52 miles but took us out of our way at least 20 miles. I wonder if that would work at Winnipesaukee? Imagine leaving Wolfeboro and going by way of Center Harbor to get to Alton!
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