Badin Lake - 2018

Pete
The lake is currently 1.04' below full pond elevation. Cube Hydro who manages the intake/release of water to feed their hydro plant has put the disclaimer up that homeowners should expect extreme fluctuations and lake levels with the expectation of up to 15" of rain. As was said in the previous post this is not the first time they have been through this type of event. Two years ago following a Hurricane I saw the lake level come up over 24" in 36 hours.

I would hope that with all the rain that we had this summer most of the shoreline debris has already washed down the river and we will not see large amounts of debris.

The next few days are going to be interesting

Narrows (Badin Lake Levels)

This hydrograph tells a pretty good story.



Look how low and dry last years event was. Almost impacted Badin Fest. Last summer was crazy dry and water levels were down. We'll see what this storm does, but either way, probalby settled down in 3-4 weeks.

There are a ton of reservoir and power dams in the region and like Pete suggested, its a balancing act. You want to let out enough water to protect property in the vicinity of the reservoirs and not stress the dams, but no so much that downstream lowlands, also getting plenty of their own rain are not flooded.

Greg,

You might have to break out that trusty paddle?

Donald

TimBob & Tamara       72 Mustang AKA "Kermit"                      Fri-Sun
David S.                         99 Sport & 72 Skier (non-running)        Fri-Mon
Jesse J.                          78 Ski Tique                                             Fri-Sun
                          

samudj01 wrote: TimBob & Tamara       72 Mustang AKA "Kermit"                      Fri-Sun David S.                         99 Sport & 72 Skier (non-running)        Fri-Mon Jesse J.                          78 Ski Tique                                             Fri-Sun Donald                           02 Sport (Running)                                  Fri-Sun

Here are the details Kevin
extends from sometime friday to sometime sunday
people will start dribbling in mid friday. I know some out of towners will be rolling in mid day. A friend and I maybe a little earlier friday, maybe setting up Gary's slalom course, too. Boats gather at Gregs dock. Boat parking for a few around the dock, mooring is an option. Boat ramp is within a 1/4 mile of house, Boats will then likely head to one of the multiple "ski coves" down along the eastern shore. Rafting and/or skiing through the day. Sounds like pizza friday night. If any light, maybe back out after dinner, if not, hanging around the fire pit. BYOB or cans. If you spend the night , there might be a place to crash on a floor, or your tent or whatever. Saturday. Hopefully some folks will sign up to provide breakfast. Real early birds might head our for some flat water skiing. After breakfast, a caravan or scattered departure to a cove. Back to dock mid day for donalds cookout. After that, pretty much a repeat of Friday, Pretty easy, lots of fun, good company. Bring some drinks, sign up for a meal or part of.

TimBob & Tamara       72 Mustang AKA "Kermit"                      Fri-Sun
David S.                         99 Sport & 72 Skier (non-running)        Fri-Mon
Jesse J.                          78 Ski Tique                                             Fri-Sun
Donald                           02 Sport (Running)                                  Fri-Sun
Larry                             76 Ski Tique (Hopefully running)           Variable
Don & Susan Tise        78 Ski Tique,                                              Saturday "drop by"    
              

Absolutely- come on over and enjoy!

Susan
The cove rafting time will vary widely depending on how the night before's activities went and how hard the mornings skiing went-

I hope that you take the time to stop by the house as well as the rafting which I would suspect would be around 3 pm. My cell is 704.506.5905 if you have any questions

-Greg

75 Tique wrote: TimBob & Tamara       72 Mustang AKA "Kermit"                      Fri-Sun David S.                         99 Sport & 72 Skier (non-running)        Fri-Mon Jesse J.                          78 Ski Tique                                             Fri-Sun Donald                           02 Sport (Running)                                  Fri-Sun Larry                             76 Ski Tique (Hopefully running)           Variable Don & Susan Tise        78 Ski Tique,                                              Saturday "drop by"

Swany and Brian Flying in Friday CLT 6:41pm so willl be to Badin later leave Monday am sometime

I plan on being there Saturday afternoon and possibly Sunday.

Kevin Finney

79 Ski Tique

I will not be able to attend as originally planned, I have to head to Savannah and possibly Orlando this upcoming weekend. Maybe at Whitelake in the spring The 79 will have a new floor, stringers, and foam. Then we will really get to see what the EX330 will do without waterlogged foam.

Susan's 78 Tique wrote: Ugg! i have just been pulled in to work all day Saturday. I am on the board for an animal rescue and they are in desperate need for help for our annual fundraising event...which I only just realized was the same day, 10/6. We unfortunately will be unable to attend! I was truly looking forward to meeting everyone after all the help i have received from this crew! I'm sorry we can't join in the fun and hope there is another opportunity in the near future. Be sure to post pictures/videos!!

Susan -
You get a "pass" for not attending given your conflict. I am sure with the recent hurricane that the needs are at a all time high. Hope that you reach out if your down this way in the future and stop to say hello. For what it is worth my wife (also a Susan) also volunteers with a local rescue - truly a noble cause.

Unfortunately I am out. Make up date for a swim meet that was cancelled due to the hurricane is now this weekend. I hate to miss it.

Gary

Jesse had a conflict come up and is hoping to make it for an afternoon so I updated the list as best I could.

TimBob & Tamara       72 Mustang AKA "Kermit"                      Fri-Sun
David S.                         78 Ski Tique & 99 Sport                          Fri-Mon
Donald                           02 Sport (Running)                                  Fri-Sun
Larry                             76 Ski Tique (Hopefully running)           Variable
kevinfinney                   79 Ski Tique                                              Sat afternoon, poss Sun
Scott & Gene               89 Bfn/Gray                                             Fri-Mon       
Tyler C & wife               93 Sport                                                    Sat late morning drop-by
Joel and Brian                                                                                 Fri-Mon
Steve (and hopefully Val)                                                              Sat or more