Lake level Nov 2018

[Geneva Point]

I prefer viewing the DES graph at the web site below instead of Bizer. It's more current and gives more information. It shows lake level today is nearly at 1982-2017 all time maximum.

https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/.../graph2018.jpg

[Island Girl]

Bizer updates once a week typically and keeps a graph of each year. I am sure he has historical data for years, which is what I am asking of him. I love the visual.


The DES site gives the hour by hour which is helpful to see over a given period how high the lake is. For instance the rise of over an inch since yesterday. Bizer does update his graphs more frequently with extraordinary changes in the lake levels.


From my site at www.rattlesnakecam.com/watch.htm you can access both sources of data.


IG

[Bizer]

Originally Posted by Island Girl

Bizer updates once a week typically and keeps a graph of each year. I am sure he has historical data for years, ...

Today's height of 4.60 (as of 6am) is the 2nd highest for November 10th since they started keeping daily records in 1982. The highest was 4.70 in 2005. Last year, BTW, was the 3rd highest. Here are the November 10th readings for the past 37 years.


Year Hgt Rank
2001 1.95 1
2016 2.25 2
2002 2.26 3
2004 2.69 4
2000 2.75 5
1984 2.77 6
1985 2.80 7
2014 2.80 8
1993 2.86 9
1994 2.86 10
2007 2.88 11
1998 2.94 12
1982 2.96 13
1992 2.99 14
1999 3.00 15
1997 3.05 16
1983 3.10 17
2013 3.10 18
1991 3.12 19
Avg> 3.13, StdDev= 0.50
1986 3.19 20
2009 3.19 21
1988 3.21 22
2008 3.29 23
2015 3.30 24
1987 3.31 25
2012 3.38 26
2010 3.48 27
2011 3.54 28
1989 3.58 29
2003 3.61 30
2006 3.61 31
1996 3.62 32
1990 3.69 33
1995 3.69 34
2017 4.09 35
2018 4.60 36
2005 4.70 37

[Island Girl]

You are always a wonderful source of information.

IG

[Island Girl]

I remember 2005 well. My good friend Russell gave me four 55 gallon drums to fill with water and put on my dock. This was to offset the wave action pushing up the deck boards from underneath. Those barrels are on the dock now. Over the years I have thought of getting rid of them as they are quite bright blue and do not enhance my back yard. I think I will keep them.

Bizer, was November 10th the highest the lake got in the fall of 2005?

IG

[Phantom]

I was QUITE amazed at Winnisquam ……….. left last weekend and you could see sand & rock at the mosquito Sand Bar as well as other areas around the Rte 11 roadway -- this week, it looked like Full Lake !!

[8gv]

The fish are wondering what's going on.

[Biggd]

More rain on the way this week.

[Top-Water]

Originally Posted by 8gv

The fish are wondering what's going on.

Friends of mine that are still fishing on the Merrimack River in the Concord area report that the river current is really swift right now. Almost to fast. Very likely from the combination of a lot of recent rain and the high discharge rates from the lakes as they try to lower them for the winter.

[upthesaukee]

According to this link, the high level of the lake this month occurred on Nov 10 at 4 :00 a.m., with the recorded level at 504.61

https://www4.des.state.nh.us/rti_data/WEIN3_TABLE.HTML

One of my favorite links for lake info. Now if they would also record the outflow at the Lakeport dam.... 😎

Dave

[winni83]

The outflow data is here:

https://www4.des.state.nh.us/rti_data/LKPN3_TABLE.HTML

I am not sure why this data is not also on the link you posted.

[Biggd]

We've had too much water and Cali has none.

[Woody38]

There is some standing water in the yard in Massachusetts, but, neighbor next door has a pond next to the fence. First time there has ever been any water standing in the yard. Heading to California this Sunday, hoping the smoke blows out to sea with the Santa Anna winds. Breathing in Burbank has been off and on the past few days.

Best to all at the lake.

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I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

[C-Bass]

With the lake being so high and wind so strong last night, the waves came over the road at 20mi bay this morning and it froze on the road. too dark for pics but, pretty wild.

[rander7823]

I am worried with these high water levels that when the lake freezes and the water expands New Hampshire split open and ALL the water will run out.

[Descant]

Originally Posted by rander7823

I am worried with these high water levels that when the lake freezes and the water expands New Hampshire split open and ALL the water will run out.

The happy side of that is that when the water all runs out, it will flood the Merrimack Valley in MA. For those who care, "those people" will no longer come to Winnipesaukee, since they will have their own lake, and you'll be able to buy a nice (former) shorefront property for $200,000. OHRV included.

[Bucktail]

I was up yesterday and admiring the Lake Level. Over the past 15 years on the lake I've had water in my yard three times, not this time though. It seems inflow from the drainage basin is exceeding outflow so I suspect it will continue to rise on Winni as the 'upstream' water sources are allowed to drain now, is that accurate?

When 'downstream sources' are allowed/scheduled to draw-down the Dam at Lakeport is closed holding water until Silver/Winnisquam hit a certain level, is that also correct?

I live at the mouth of the Merrimack so I may have the opportunity to experience the rise twice.

I think I need to buy some higher ground.

[LIforrelaxin]

I thought I would update this thread with the fact that the lake is now going down, and is now back below the full lake level. With little Rain in the forecast` and the Dam open at 1500 cfs, the lake should continue this downward trend.