Pics from today, sad state of Lake Lanier. - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

cudaspaz · #1 12-23-2007, 09:47 PM

Took a ride to the Buford dam area of lake lanier.

Here's the pics.

t walgamuth · #2 12-23-2007, 10:42 PM

Not knowing where it is I googled it. North of Atlanta. Now I recognize the red clay of Georgia.

Hope you all get some rain down there soon!

Tom W

djugurba · #3 12-23-2007, 10:55 PM

GULP!

sorry, couldn't resist. Where are all the people going to get sunburns and drive their speedboats next summer?

I always thought that the southwest would run out of water first... Lanier is a great place- I can't believe these pictures.

Hatterasguy · #4 12-23-2007, 11:23 PM

Why is it so low? Do they draw it down in the winter?

Hunt for lures!

alamostation · #5 12-23-2007, 11:45 PM

This looks like Lake Fort Phantom Hill in West Texas 20 or so years ago. My friend's dock ended up 300 yards from the water.

A couple years later he had water in bottom floor of his house. Don't pray too hard for rain, your prayers may be answered.

davestlouis · #6 12-24-2007, 12:01 AM

How old is that reservoir? There are a lot of tree stumps, I'd hate to hit one of them. I wonder how much water is normally over those stumps?

Bill Wood · #7 12-24-2007, 01:50 AM

It's sad indeed...

The entire area around Atlanta is in the worst drought I have ever seen. Lake Lanier was built in the 1950's and is the source of our drinking water. It's currently almost 20 feet below normal.

All outdoor watering has been banned for months. Our county has reduced water usage by 20% but it's not enough. Farmers, landscapers and nurseries are going broke everywhere.

Dee8go · #8 12-24-2007, 08:52 AM

20' in a lake that size? Wow! I wonder what that would be in gallons? My mother and sister live in Eastern North Carolina. It's been very dry there, too.

engatwork · #9 12-24-2007, 09:18 AM

It is almost like the area is turning into a desert it has been so dry and I ofter wonder if the southeast will eventually be desert. Weird thing about it is that approximately 250 miles away Savannah got 7" in one day.

I was reading an article concerning Lake Lanier and it said that alot of stuff that got flooded when it was built is now being uncovered. In addition, seems they are finding cars that have been stolen and dumped or just dumped. Also they are finding alot of trash and stuff that has been thrown overboard over the years. It does present a good opportunity to clean it up.

We just thought the gas crises was bad - watch what happens during a water crisis.

catmandoo62 · #10 12-24-2007, 09:49 AM

up here in iowa we had a drought back in the mid 70's.our lake dropped about 5 ft.which doesn't sound like much but it's only 12 ft deep to begin with.the waterline was about 300 yrs out from normal shore.me and a buddy were out looking for junk and found an old rifle.it was an overunder .22 cal on top and a .410 on the bottom.

davestlouis · #11 12-24-2007, 10:03 AM

Our community ass'n dropped the level on our "big" lake a couple of feet so people can do seawall and dock repairs this winter, and the smell was awful, I can't imagine the odor along a lake like Lanier as it drops.

cudaspaz · #12 12-24-2007, 06:04 PM

It does not stink at all there.

Usually those signs are just sticking up out of the water.

Not only are we in a severe drought, but the lake is being purposely drained to feed endangered mussells and other fish in Alabama and florida.

The streams that are fed by the lake are higher than they have been for years and at a steady flow bursting at the banks and flowing steadily south.

So as lake Lanier gets lower, our drinking water gets lower, more restrictions are placed on humans all in an effort to help endangered mussels that have absolutely no impact on the betterment of mankind.

The water is being fought for by our governor , but monopolized by the army corps of engineers and the fish and wildlife commision.

If it were up to me, I would call in the national guard and shut off the tap.

What is more important, humans or mussels?

Environmental whack jobs at their best.

Bill Wood · #13 12-24-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cudaspaz

The water is being fought for by our governor , but monopolized by the army corps of engineers and the fish and wildlife commision.

If it were up to me, I would call in the national guard and shut off the tap.

What is more important, humans or mussels?

Environmental whack jobs at their best.

I drive over the Chattahoochie river downstream from the lake all the time. I swear I've never seen flow rates higher than they are now. They are releasing WAY too much water.

The Corps of Engineers said we still have 8 to 12 weeks before the lake is drained so they are still releasing water. They only agreed to cut releases by 5%. Can you believe that? Florida is saying that if releases are reduced any further it will ruin the oyster beds in Apalachicola.

Pete Geither · #14 12-24-2007, 07:43 PM

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I drive over the Chattahoochie river downstream from the lake all the time. I swear I've never seen flow rates higher than they are now. They are releasing WAY too much water.

The Corps of Engineers said we still have 8 to 12 weeks before the lake is drained so they are still releasing water. They only agreed to cut releases by 5%. Can you believe that? Florida is saying that if releases are reduced any further it will ruin the oyster beds in Apalachicola.

It would sure break my heart that the oyster beds may suffer while people are losing their jobs and businesses are closing. WTF ?