Winter Lake-level Drawdown
October 15
After a beautiful summer with optimal water levels contributing to healthy fisheries and the broader lake ecosystem as well as safe recreation, the annual winter drawdown of the lake water-level is schedule to begin. Mid October is the target but please be aware that this may vary depending on the level of the lake coming out of the summer season and the weather if any impending storm events are in the forecast.
The water-level can drop an inch or two per day reaching an anticipated low of 4.5 and 6 feet by early-mid January. Please be aware of this process and make adjustments/arrangements for docks and boats along the shoreline to accommodate the reduced water-level.
Public access through the state boat ramp is not impacted by the draw-down.
Visit our Waterlevel & Dam website page for more details as to the how, when, and whys of the dam and water-level, checking regularly for for concerns and as to what’s happening throughout the seasons.