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Old 08-03-2012, 09:59 AM   #29
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Default Historical Lake Level Data?

I'm looking for the historical high lake level data... I found a chart that has the highest level since 1982.

http://des.nh.gov/organization/divis.../graph2012.jpg

I'm wondering if older data is available?

I'm buying a place on Big Barndoor that the bank claims is in the flood zone (but I'm hearing everything on the lake shore is declared a flood zone these days).

Good news is the place doesn't have a zillion steps to the cottage... Bad news is maybe it really could flood... Looks like the highest lake level from 1982 - 2012 was just about 506.

I'm bringing a surveyor out to see what the actual level of the house/septic system etc are. Does anyone on Big Barndoor have any memory of high water issues?

I believe you can get a flood insurance waiver if the lowest part of your house is above 506.2. I find that very surprising if the lake has actually achieved 506 in the past 30 years.
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