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	Name:	turnipgreen -
	Subject:	Still pumping
	Date:	2/18/2009 2:01:04 PM

I'm not trying to get into an argument with anyone, but they have to release water sometimes. They have been holding pretty steady at 507, which is above the rule curve for this time of year. I'm sure they are releasing water now in anticipation of the rain we got yesterday and expect today. We saw in December and in early January that a big rain can make the lake rise 6-8 ft in a matter of days. This time of year is when we get those types of rains in normal years, so they can't hold it at full pool at the current time.

I'm also not sure I agree with some about what is considered a flood. I think some people are saying it has to get above 522 to be a flood, but from my understanding anything above 510 is above full pool, and thus would be considered a flood. I don't think it can technically get above 522, since that is where the spillway kicks in, and water just flows around the dam.

I'm all for a full pool all summer and through September, but wanting a full pool all year long isn't realistic.

Ron