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Old 04-02-2018, 02:03 PM   #1
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Anyone else concerned the lake level has not really started to rise. No where near 2016/2017 years levels at this time
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Old 04-02-2018, 02:49 PM   #2
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April showers are on the way!

Plus, it appears that they have recently cut the Lakeport Dam output by about half.

The water level rises rapidly at this time of year.
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Old 04-03-2018, 03:55 PM   #3
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It's a tricky call. We don't want high water levels until after ice out. Then we want full lake the next day so debris will blow to shore. Then we want it to drop a little so the debris will stay onshore.
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Old 04-03-2018, 04:30 PM   #4
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From the DES website:

https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/.../graph2018.jpg

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With the spring rain coming as well as snow melt and dam output lowered, the lake should rise nicely!!

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With the spring rain coming as well as snow melt and dam output lowered, the lake should rise nicely!!

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How much higher is the lake today 4/21/18 compared to august ?
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On the 19th, lake level was 503.99, or just under 4 inches below full lake.

The Bizer chart shown at the start of this thread has August 2017 levels just under 504.00 with a little bump over that mark early in the month, and then falling steadily, but slowly below 504.00.

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I wish the goal was for full lake on July 31 instead of sometime in June so that we could have full boating until mod-October. I know this is a tricky calculation based on watershed saturation, predicted rainfall, down stream needs,. etc, but Winnipesaukee is a major economic engine for the state, and not being able to do full boating in the time between Labor Day and Columbus Day is a huge economic problem. The dam bureau has improved over the last 10-15 years and I appreciate that, but another inch or two of water in August would be a big help. (Yes, I have communicated this directly to DES and I thank the dam bureau chief for improvements).
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Hello all, How are the lake levels looking? does everyone think it will reach full level soon? i heard it could be looking like a tough year water level wise, i haven't been up much yet to our place yet. Just looking to get everyones thoughts.
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Hello all, How are the lake levels looking? does everyone think it will reach full level soon? i heard it could be looking like a tough year water level wise, i haven't been up much yet to our place yet. Just looking to get everyones thoughts.
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Huh? Its already ABOVE full lake.

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Hello all, How are the lake levels looking? does everyone think it will reach full level soon? i heard it could be looking like a tough year water level wise, i haven't been up much yet to our place yet. Just looking to get everyones thoughts.
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Old Sarge started a thread on 4/29 reporting the lake is already above full. Not sure why you were told it is going to be a tough year water level wise but that would not be correct. See below

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ferrerid=10543
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Note also that they increased the Lakeport outflow, from around 300 cfs to 650 cfs, about 10 days ago to start to level it off and not get too high. They can dump water a lot faster if it becomes necessary.

More rain expected Thursday and Friday (maybe 3/4 inch) and then drier for a while.

With careful management, I think we are off to a good start.
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Hello all, How are the lake levels looking? does everyone think it will reach full level soon? i heard it could be looking like a tough year water level wise, i haven't been up much yet to our place yet. Just looking to get everyones thoughts.
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Right now the level is up to the bottom of my dock framing, which for me is perfect.

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Note also that they increased the Lakeport outflow, from around 300 cfs to 650 cfs, about 10 days ago to start to level it off and not get too high. They can dump water a lot faster if it becomes necessary.

More rain expected Thursday and Friday (maybe 3/4 inch) and then drier for a while.

With careful management, I think we are off to a good start.
I agree and I also think they do a excellent job managing the levels every year
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I agree and I also think they do a excellent job managing the levels every year
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Exactly. It really did come in handy.
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I was traveling for 12 days. When I left (mid April) the lake was still 10-12" below full. When I got back - voila - the lake was full. Great job by the dam controllers
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I was traveling for 12 days. When I left (mid April) the lake was still 10-12" below full. When I got back - voila - the lake was full. Great job by the dam controllers
I think you mean Dam good job!
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Lake is at "Normal Full Lake Level" ... this was taken on Saturday morning

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