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Name:	sagetek -	Reply
Subject:	Pulling the plug on lake?
Date:	8/28/2007 11:35:01 AM

What is going to change after Labor Day? This projected chart looks like they are going to open the flood gates?

URL: http://www.alabamapower.com/lakelevel/detailspage.asp?Plant=Martin

Name:	Osms -	Reply
Subject:	Pulling the plug on lake?
Date:	8/28/2007 11:58:28 AM

I believe that APCo has publicly admitted that the lake level will continue to drop throughout the fall to reach around 476'. September and October are the driest months of the year and my guess is Allatoona will slow down releases to the Coosa system which means that Lake Martin will have to start releasing water--which hasn't been done since July 26, I believe. Ain't looking good, till winter rains.

Name:	BoatsRFun -	Reply
Subject:	Pulling the plug on lake?
Date:	8/28/2007 2:06:23 PM

This might have been posted before, But when is the last time the lake got down to 476 and are there any boat ramps usable at that level??

Name:	waterbug -	Reply
Subject:	Pulling the plug on lake?
Date:	8/28/2007 2:12:46 PM

Heard something either on the radio or TV here that folks are being advised to take their boats out of the water because it will continue to drop and they are not sure how much longer most of the ramps will be useable.

Name:	Osms -	Reply
Subject:	Sure would be a...
Date:	8/28/2007 8:48:20 PM

good opportunity for APCo to add some concrete to the ends of their ramps. Great PR.

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	Sure would be a...
Date:	8/28/2007 11:59:14 PM

Good opportunity for us too!

Name:	Maverick -	Reply
Subject:	Agree jalzc
Date:	8/29/2007 12:56:21 AM

Lake goes to 475 and I am going to get my money of this years shoreline permit:

- Extend boat ramp
- Build new main pier
- Clean up lake bed
- Add Rip Rap to see wall
- Redo boathouse railroad rails

Anything else I can think of to get my money worth on the permit fee.

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