Flooding in NW georgia

[everthing's irie]

Wow I really do have to swim to the dock! The tree under water is normally 10 feet out of the water! Thanks to papa's toy for this pic.

 

[chuck1]

Wow.... Watch out for snakes when you are swimming.

 

[everthing's irie]

Wow.... Watch out for snakes when you are swimming.

Thanks hadn't thought of that:wow:

 

[Nehalennia]

WHoa! Are you going to get the boat out so it doesn't get damaged as it rises to the roof?

 

[chuck1]

WHoa! Are you going to get the boat out so it doesn't get damaged as it rises to the roof?

Aren't they floating docks???

 

[everthing's irie]

Aren't they floating docks???

Yes they are floating docks. The only issue at this point is that they may have to disconnect the power. So I will have to get everything out of the fridge if that happens.

 

[chuck1]

Now that could become a stinky situation.(Grin)
Just don't let the beer get hot.


Sorry could not help myself.

 

[Nehalennia]

Aren't they floating docks???

I didn't know. I know that most around here on the lakes aren't floating and all are on the chuck are floating.

Yes they are floating docks. The only issue at this point is that they may have to disconnect the power. So I will have to get everything out of the fridge if that happens.

Best of luck man.

 

[everthing's irie]

I didn't know. I know that most around here on the lakes aren't floating and all are on the chuck are floating.



Best of luck man.

Thanks Nehalennia and yes I will arrive with ice for the beer chuck.:grin:

 

[Nehalennia]

Are you expecting more rain tonight?

 

[everthing's irie]

Are you expecting more rain tonight?

Right now they are saying scattered Thurs., Fri, Rain Sat. and scattered Sun.:smt101

 

[Nehalennia]

So you guys will be on your toes for a few more days. Hang in there.

 

[everthing's irie]

So you guys will be on your toes for a few more days. Hang in there.

Yep. I'm watching the news right now to see what roads are open. I couldn't get to my granite shop today. All the major highways I use were closed due to flooding and side streets as well. My partner lives on the other side of town and was able to get there today.

IT's gonna be a long drive in the wrong direction tomorrow just to get out of my area so I can head in.:smt089

 

[sbw1]

Lake Allatoona is a CoE lake designed for flood contol and power generation (secondary). In a "normal" rainfall year, the lake is at "full pool" from Memorial Day to Labor Day and then it is lowered to about 12-15' below full pool, awaiting the winter/spring rains. Flood stage is 20' above full pool. Right now, at 10' above full pool, the dam/lake is doing its job to prevent flooding down river by holding back the excessive rainfall amounts.

Windjammer and I may be "wading" to our dock this weekend!

Thanks. Good explaination. Hope things get back to normal soon.

 

[Windjammer]

Was able to get to the dock yesterday (via one of the marina's pontoon boats) to check on the boat. Decided to go out and do a little "recon" mission. Lots of logs, trees, and assorted trash in the water.

According to the COE, they are generating 24/7 and have all the spillgates open. Plans were (repeat were) to pull a little over 3 vertical feet by Tuesday (9/29) - NWS has issued a flood watch in this area beginning later on this afternoon and lasting until Saturday night. 1"-3" of rain expected with some local areas receiving 3" - 5" possible.

Probably be a good weekend to stay at the dock and take care of maintenance and cleaning....

 

[carterchapman]

Thanks for the update.

The "War Department" thinks Saturday would be better spent at the Atlanta Home Show at the Galleria!

So much for help with the fall polishing/waxing!

 

[JRowenole]

9/30/2009 - Park Marina tells me that normal access to to docks will still not take place for a couple of weeks!

Although water is being released through the dam, there was even more rainfall at the lake last week and after the flooding period.

A friend and dockmate drove to the marina yesterday (Wednesday, 9/29) and said he didn't think you could even fit a canoe under Bethany Bridge!

 

[carterchapman]

9/30/2009 - Park Marina tells me that normal access to to docks will still not take place for a couple of weeks!

Although water is being released through the dam, there was even more rainfall at the lake last week and after the flooding period.

A friend and dockmate drove to the marina yesterday (Wednesday, 9/29) and said he didn't think you could even fit a canoe under Bethany Bridge!

Hey John,

Sue and Grant got under it on the waverunner - and they had to duck to do that!

 

[Uplate]

I know about how the flooding can affect your dock access. this spring in Mid TN after some horendous rains the parking lot at our marina was flooded and they were shuttling folks with a Jon boat to the docks.

Here in Mid TN we did not quite get hit as hard as you GA guys the last few weeks, but we we got pounded enough! Lake is up and they are letting it through the Dam like gangbusters.

Nice to know that the drought is over in Ga, but that is not the way you want to solve it! Stay dry our GA neighboors!

 

[Marvin Gardens]

Lake Lanier definitely benefited from the recent rains (much to the discomfort of Atlanta!). Before the recent deluge, the lake level was hoovering around 1064' on its way down from a spring time high of 1067' or so. Today, we are at approximately 1069'. That's a 5' rise in water level for a lake with about 700 miles of shoreline and about 4' higher than the normal lake level for the last 50 years for this time of year.

All this after having a lake level of 1052' just one year ago and they were saying that we would not see "full pool" again for 20 years.

For those interested, lots of info at http://tinymicros.com/lanier/?unique=20091001090503