Atlanta Water Shortage

With Lanier at its lowest level for this time of year since it was built in the 1950s, the Corps has issued a warning to anyone planning to use the lake over the holiday.  The statement from E. Patrick Robbins reads, in part:

“The shallower water conditions could expose sandbars or stumps to those swimming or boating,… Boaters should be cautions as declining levels may reduce clearance over underwater obstructions.”

The article in the AJC brought up some interesting facts:

• The lake is about 15 feet below full, something we’re all well aware of.
• Of the 39 public docks, only two are usable.
• Of the 100 lanes of public boat ramps, only 12 are usable.

Also, the article claims that the corps expect Lanier to drop another foot by July 25.  Considering we lost about 1.5 feet in the month of June, that sounds like a pretty reasonable guess.