How Low Can You Go....

salty dog · 09-13-2016, 02:17 PM

We were up and out for several hours yesterday. It may have been one of our best boating days of the summer. We didn't want to come back! Minge Cove was very low, even lower than when we were there one week ago. Even trimmed up, I still hit mud in several spots. There was talk at the marina that it was possible the level may be dropped another 6 inches although I've read here in other comments that they probably wouldn't at this time. That would be the end for me as well as many other boaters, I'm sure.

LIforrelaxin · 09-13-2016, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by salty dog

We were up and out for several hours yesterday. It may have been one of our best boating days of the summer. We didn't want to come back! Minge Cove was very low, even lower than when we were there one week ago. Even trimmed up, I still hit mud in several spots. There was talk at the marina that it was possible the level may be dropped another 6 inches although I've read here in other comments that they probably wouldn't at this time. That would be the end for me as well as many other boaters, I'm sure.

Unless we get rain, the lake is going to continue to drop... 6 inches maybe more... The only reprieve will be in Oct. when they annually slow the flow to enable work down stream to take place on various dams etc. However given the state of things this may not need to happen this year, and it maybe more important to keep the flow where it is at, to insure adequate water down stream....

Phantom · 09-13-2016, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

The only reprieve will be in Oct. when they annually slow the flow to enable work down stream to take place on various dams etc. However given the state of things this may not need to happen this year, ....

There is no way that they will slow the flow ..... we come up through Manchester every week and we can see rocks & shoreline we never knew existed in the Merrimack River.

Normally it's a Rapids under the bridge, now simply boulders with very little tranquil water passing.

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feb · 09-13-2016, 04:52 PM

I believe this is the year, usually even years, that Winnisquam and bodies of water further downstream get extra low for a 2 week period around Columbus Day as well.

Blue Thunder · 09-14-2016, 06:52 AM

Just to give you a perspective, Sebago Lake is 40 inches (3.3') below "full pond" as of this morning. We are approaching peak "Prop and Outdrive" season......

BT

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-14-2016, 11:22 AM

A friend of mine told me that six boats have hit rocks when going through the Graveyard. Apparently the markers have shifted. I am glad that we always avoid the Graveyard by going around the island next to it.

8gv · 09-14-2016, 12:29 PM

Where is the "Graveyard"? Is there a charted bouy for reference?

SAB1 · 09-14-2016, 12:35 PM

Tuftonboro just north of Chases Point and south of Melvin Bay.

Rich · 09-14-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

Where is the "Graveyard"? Is there a charted bouy for reference?

You can see it here:
https://webapp.navionics.com/?lang=e...key=ahmiGbcerL

acg123 · 09-19-2016, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Just to give you a perspective, Sebago Lake is 40 inches (3.3') below "full pond" as of this morning. We are approaching peak "Prop and Outdrive" season......

BT

Are you sure? Here's the Portland Water District reading:

http://www.pwd.org/lake/level.php?mode=table&year=2016

Island Girl · 09-19-2016, 07:18 PM

Friday at 5 PM the lake was at 502.78, today at 5 PM it was at 502.79.

The chart on DES' site was moved. I have fixed the link to the new location. Click Here for all sorts of links about the lake. The list at the right of the page will keep you busy for a long time.

Happy Reading
Island Girl

09-13-2016, 02:17 PM	#1
salty dog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beverly Cove, Ma Posts: 359 Thanks: 287 Thanked 148 Times in 82 Posts	We were up and out for several hours yesterday. It may have been one of our best boating days of the summer. We didn't want to come back! Minge Cove was very low, even lower than when we were there one week ago. Even trimmed up, I still hit mud in several spots. There was talk at the marina that it was possible the level may be dropped another 6 inches although I've read here in other comments that they probably wouldn't at this time. That would be the end for me as well as many other boaters, I'm sure. __________________ I'd rather be relax'n at Winnipesaukee

09-13-2016, 04:52 PM	#4
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Even Year I believe this is the year, usually even years, that Winnisquam and bodies of water further downstream get extra low for a 2 week period around Columbus Day as well.

09-14-2016, 06:52 AM	#5
Blue Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern MA & Frye Island/Sebago Lake, Maine Posts: 958 Thanks: 257 Thanked 351 Times in 158 Posts	Just to give you a perspective, Sebago Lake is 40 inches (3.3') below "full pond" as of this morning. We are approaching peak "Prop and Outdrive" season...... BT __________________ " Live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come"

09-19-2016, 07:18 PM	#11
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 18 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	No Change in Lake level since Friday Friday at 5 PM the lake was at 502.78, today at 5 PM it was at 502.79. The chart on DES' site was moved. I have fixed the link to the new location. Click Here for all sorts of links about the lake. The list at the right of the page will keep you busy for a long time. Happy Reading Island Girl __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,193 Thanks: 63 Thanked 764 Times in 497 Posts	Where is the "Graveyard"? Is there a charted bouy for reference?

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SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,275 Thanks: 196 Thanked 336 Times in 244 Posts	Tuftonboro just north of Chases Point and south of Melvin Bay.