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Name:	Spot Remover -	Reply
Subject:	Dropping lake level?
Date:	3/20/2008 10:21:08 AM

When will they start dropping the lake level (if they are planning such) to provide a level that will avoid downstream flooding, should we get massive rain? As much as we want to see a full pool, does anyone see this as a problem?

Name:	estreetfan2 -	Reply
Subject:	Dropping lake level?
Date:	3/20/2008 10:25:31 AM

I dont believe that will happen. The intent is to be at full pool by April 1st. That is just over a week away. I suspect they will even start to raise Harris once we get there.

Lots of lessons have been learned over the past year.

Name:	boataholic -	Reply
Subject:	Dropping lake level?
Date:	3/20/2008 12:58:01 PM

The Tallapoosa River remains very low. It will have to rain for a very long time for flooding to be a problem. Also, between April 1 and early May, Harris dam upstream is schedule to rise 5 feet so there is still plenty of room to store lots of spring rains, if we get them.

Name:	momo -	Reply
Subject:	Dropping lake level?
Date:	3/20/2008 1:29:34 PM

They opened 1 Turbine this morning at 10:00 but I imagine there is plenty still draining in after yesterday's rain.

Name:	water_watcher -	Reply
Subject:	Dropping lake level?
Date:	3/20/2008 5:17:00 PM

Even with generating some power the last couple days the level is holding good. In fact the alabama power site shows Martin at 488.9 right now.

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