31st Jan 2008
An Inch is as Good as a Foot…
At least that’s how we look at it when watching the water level rise at Lake Martin. Alabama Power obtained a variance from FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) to start raising the lake in January instead of February this year. We lake lovers have been watching closely as some of the exposed shoreline starts to slowly recede and this requires a lot of patience!
During the month of January, we have seen the lake rise 18 inches or 1.5 feet. Most of this can be attributed to rainfall. Mother Nature really is in charge of filling Lake Martin. We are all hoping for more rain – not just in the lake, but in our watershed. Our watershed extends over 3000 square miles north and east. That’s where we need the rain. The Tallapoosa River runs about 235 miles in length from Paulding County, GA to the point where it merges with the Alabama River just above Montgomery.
What can you do to help? Take your car to the car wash; plan an outdoor activity; do a rain dance! You just never know…
Amen Toni- this rain has been an answer to prayers!
John
Yes, we are seeing the level rise on Lake Blue Ridge in North Georgia as well. Right now we are just above the winter draw-down. We have had lots of rain recently (and, fortunately, missed the brunt of the terrible tornados a few days ago). Hoping we’ll see more rain and that the lake levels will rise as normal to full summer pool. Gray, rainy winter days are hard to take sometimes, but we need them so badly right now! Keep ‘em comin’!
Kristy Petrillo
www.GeorgiaMountains.com