How Low Can You Go....

upthesaukee · 08-26-2016, 02:57 PM

If we look at the normal rainfall vs the actual, the DES website shows we are +/- 6 inches YTD on rainfall, which would put us some inches higher lake level than we are now. In my mind, not a mismanagement of outflow, but a result of nature.

I live here... I am always Upthesaukee.

ursa minor · 08-26-2016, 03:10 PM

In the silver lining department, I'm noticing better water clarity and significantly less "rock snot" this year especially considering that it's been a pretty hot summer. I'm assuming this is due in part to less run off from the surrounding areas from the lack of rain. I hope we get some significant rain soon though, it's getting pretty skinny where we dock on the mainland.

pjard · 08-27-2016, 06:50 AM

Very little if any rain in the 10 day....oh boy! My boat doesn't draft much but we like to boat all the way until November. Maybe a little hairy to try that this year. C'mon rain!

CaptT820 · 08-31-2016, 09:23 AM

As an update for all those interested the lake level is now at 503.18 as of yesterday (8-30-16) morning at 5am. This puts us exactly 1-inch above the normal autumn level. We could certainly use a tropical system of some kind to raise the level back up.

8gv · 08-31-2016, 09:56 AM

Be careful doing the rain dance.

At the moment I am in Tierra Verde FL.

We had four inches of rain last night and can expect another two today.

Rich · 08-31-2016, 10:07 AM

Bring some baggies of it back with you and dump it in the lake please!

trfour · 08-31-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

Be careful doing the rain dance.

At the moment I am in Tierra Verde FL.

We had four inches of rain last night and can expect another two today.

That's why we call it 'flowdah', up here...

SIKSUKR · 08-31-2016, 03:06 PM

Yup, need a hurricane. Well maybe a tropical storm. Well maybe a good tropical wave. there is a chance on Mondayish.

Just Sold · 09-02-2016, 06:42 AM

Has anyone launched at Downings Landing in Alton Bay Lately? Wondering if the ramp is still useable for this weekend.

Dave R · 09-02-2016, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Sold

Has anyone launched at Downings Landing in Alton Bay Lately? Wondering if the ramp is still useable for this weekend.

I used it on Sunday. No problem, plenty of water and plenty of ramp. My boat is 25' long and draws 39" with the drive down.

johnmcrae · 09-04-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Sold

Has anyone launched at Downings Landing in Alton Bay Lately? Wondering if the ramp is still useable for this weekend.

Was a full house there this am. Had to head to wolfeboro to get in today.

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MeredithMan · 09-06-2016, 09:03 AM

.....boat starting hitting the bottom at our dock on Sunday. Unbelievable! Fortunately, it's all sand, so no issues, and it is now on the mooring, (where I probably should have put it a week ago ). No appreciable rain in sight, either

CaptT820 · 09-13-2016, 08:21 AM

As an update for all, the current lake level as of Monday September 12th, 2016 is 502.88 at the Lakeport Dam. This puts us at 1.44 feet or 17 1/2" below full pool and almost 4" below normal autumn levels.

ishoot308 · 09-13-2016, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptT820

As an update for all, the current lake level as of Monday September 12th, 2016 is 502.88 at the Lakeport Dam. This puts us at 1.44 feet or 17 1/2" below full pool and almost 4" below normal autumn levels.

...and unfortunately its going to get lower unless we get some torrential rain soon!

Dan

Hillcountry · 09-02-2016, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Yup, need a hurricane. Well maybe a tropical storm. Well maybe a good tropical wave. there is a chance on Mondayish.

I think by the looks, the hurricane remnants are staying South...too bad, we could have used the rain.

08-26-2016, 02:57 PM	#1
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	If we look at the normal rainfall vs the actual, the DES website shows we are +/- 6 inches YTD on rainfall, which would put us some inches higher lake level than we are now. In my mind, not a mismanagement of outflow, but a result of nature. I live here... I am always Upthesaukee. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

08-26-2016, 03:10 PM	#2
ursa minor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tuftonborough & Franklin MA Posts: 265 Thanks: 97 Thanked 143 Times in 64 Posts	In the silver lining department, I'm noticing better water clarity and significantly less "rock snot" this year especially considering that it's been a pretty hot summer. I'm assuming this is due in part to less run off from the surrounding areas from the lack of rain. I hope we get some significant rain soon though, it's getting pretty skinny where we dock on the mainland. __________________ " Any day with a boat ride in it is a good day"

08-31-2016, 09:23 AM	#4
CaptT820 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 122 Thanks: 86 Thanked 46 Times in 27 Posts	Autumn Like As an update for all those interested the lake level is now at 503.18 as of yesterday (8-30-16) morning at 5am. This puts us exactly 1-inch above the normal autumn level. We could certainly use a tropical system of some kind to raise the level back up.

08-31-2016, 10:07 AM	#6
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,256 Thanks: 75 Thanked 348 Times in 237 Posts	Bring some baggies of it back with you and dump it in the lake please! __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com Get a backup/duplicate RF DESS Key for your SeaDoo, CanAm or SkiDoo RideKey.app

08-31-2016, 03:06 PM	#8
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Yup, need a hurricane. Well maybe a tropical storm. Well maybe a good tropical wave. there is a chance on Mondayish. __________________ SIKSUKR

08-27-2016, 06:50 AM	#3
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 649 Thanks: 528 Thanked 196 Times in 103 Posts	Very little if any rain in the 10 day....oh boy! My boat doesn't draft much but we like to boat all the way until November. Maybe a little hairy to try that this year. C'mon rain!

08-31-2016, 09:56 AM	#5
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,195 Thanks: 63 Thanked 764 Times in 497 Posts	Be careful doing the rain dance. At the moment I am in Tierra Verde FL. We had four inches of rain last night and can expect another two today.

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09-02-2016, 06:42 AM	#9
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 1,086 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Has anyone launched at Downings Landing in Alton Bay Lately? Wondering if the ramp is still useable for this weekend. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

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09-06-2016, 09:03 AM	#12
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 1,007 Thanks: 264 Thanked 830 Times in 347 Posts	Found the bottom.... .....boat starting hitting the bottom at our dock on Sunday. Unbelievable! Fortunately, it's all sand, so no issues, and it is now on the mooring, (where I probably should have put it a week ago ). No appreciable rain in sight, either

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09-13-2016, 08:21 AM	#13
CaptT820 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 122 Thanks: 86 Thanked 46 Times in 27 Posts	Pretty Low As an update for all, the current lake level as of Monday September 12th, 2016 is 502.88 at the Lakeport Dam. This puts us at 1.44 feet or 17 1/2" below full pool and almost 4" below normal autumn levels.

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