Posted October 11, 2017
After a beautiful summer with continually optimal water-levels contributing to safe recreation and healthy fisheries and the broader lake ecosystem, the annual winter draw-down of Manchaug Pond’s water-level begins.
Yesterday the dam caretaker decided to open the low-level gate, just a few inches he reports this morning, to slowly start the draw-down process letting out of Stevens Pond as well. He relates a recordable drop will show in about a week, with the water-level dropping an inch or two per day after that. By early January the lake will reach an anticipated low of between 4.5 and 6 feet.
We entered October just 10 inches below full with the water loss due to evaporation and lack of rain but came up a couple inches over this past holiday weekend through rain and runoff. Last year at this time the lake was 13 inches, and the year before down 8 inches, below the full mark.
Please be aware of this process making adjustments/arrangements for docks and boats along the shoreline to accommodate the reduced water level. Public access through the state boat ramp continues to be available with the draw-down but boaters should be aware of Manchaug Pond’s shallow, rocky characteristic.
Visit our Waterlevel & Dam website page for more details, checking in regularly for a look at what’s happening throughout the seasons.
Special thanks to the Town of Sutton for the commendable work managing the waterlevel and dam.
Discover more from Manchaug Pond Foundation
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.