Higher Winter Water Level Approved For Lake Martin
November 20th, 2007 Lake Martin, Lake Martin Living, Water Level John
Lake Martin scored a major victory when FERC approved Alabama Power’s plan to raise the winter water level to 483, effective this year.
Alabama Power has also requested to move up the date to fill the Lake Martin to summer level up to January 15, 2008. THIS IS ALL GOOD NEWS.
Lake Martin’s winter water level is usually 480 msl. It’s lower than that this year, as Alabama has suffered through the worst drought recorded in 80 years. Pretty much the rest of the southeast has suffered, too, but Alabama and Georgia have been hit the hardest.
Also, Alabama Power is in the process of reapplying for the license to operate Martin Dam. 
Most everyone that knows and loves Lake Martin is hoping that the move to 483 level during the winter will be a part of that relicensing, as well as the early fill up date of January 15.
If we get our normal amount of rain, this should mean that Lake Martin will recover its “lost” water more quickly. Yee-haw!!
Can you believe it? How many of you out there will be able to drive your boat to your dock at 483 feet versus 480? I am betting lots.
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Alabama Power Wants Higher Winter Water Level On Lake Martin
Why / When Does The Water Level Go Up On Lake Martin?
November 21st, 2007 at 1:06 pm
John,
We posted today on our site about the drought’s effect in Dothan, and we certainly are not suffering nearly as much as you are in the Lake Martin area.
What is the lake level right now? Does this change in winter level mean that they will be able to slow down the outflow to build the level up to 483?
November 28th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Amazing to think that Alabama has suffered the worst drought in 80 years!
December 2nd, 2007 at 5:07 am
3′ WILL make all the difference for many Lake Martin boaters, buyers and sellers too. Your real estate and water expertise shows. Charlotte is also experiencing severe drought and our popular lakes- Norman and Wylie- are low. Hoping for the same winter refill. Terry McDonald
December 6th, 2007 at 7:44 am
Charles - yes, if we get the “normal” amount of rain, the winter water level will be raised three feet to 483. Plus, since this post was written, they have been approved to start filling the lake back up sooner (January vs. Feb).
December 15th, 2007 at 7:58 pm
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