Lake Lanier Topics: Excellent point Bob
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Excellent point Bob
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2/9/2008 9:28:56 AM
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Also it is important to remember that when APCO applied for the variance, they used the average of the last two years (both below 'normal' rainfall) and even reduced it by 10%, then by using the Jan. date instead of Feb. they were able to fill the lake in thier computer simulations. If I recall, they even said that in each of those years there had been two rain events each year that would have filled the lake between the two dates.
I will point out again, that everyone needs to be prepared for some RAPID rises this year. By having the Jan date instead of Feb, they are likely to 'fall behind' the revised ' curve', this will allow them to raise the lake faster than 'normal' to catch up. Be sure to secure all watercraft and floating piers in such a manner as to allow for this rise.
As Bob pointed out, we are actually closer to 'normal' than not, but with the revised winter pool, we are techically already 5ft behind the curve. Trust me when I say that APCO wants the lake full more that we do. To most us it is just our pleasure, to them it is $$$$$. BIG $$$$$. It is the hydro plants that allow them to sell power 'to the grid' at rates MANY times what we pay. They don't want to burn coal for this. Hydro power is like 'free money' to them, and in return us.
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