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| Contributed by Peter Goodwin | |
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Sunday, March 29, 2009 Many people who only see Lake Wentworth during the Summer months hear about a "draw-down" year but never actually see what happens. Draw-down years that have generally occurred every five years and the water level is lowered 3.5 feet. It is quite dramatic! The water level is lowered so that people can work on their docks and shore frontage with as little an impact on the water quality as is possible. The disadvantage of the draw-down is that it makes it hard for people to use their motor boats around the lake and to get to their island houses. The advantage is that it's fun to explore. When the water is lowered this much, you see lots of rocks that you normally don't see. The shorelines are also quite interesting. What does Governor's Rock look like? Those rocks that just break the surface at normal water levels are quite impressive........  Some of the other shores look very different than they do at full lake. The southeast side of Cate Island has an area is filled with rocks that you normally don't see.  West Jockey Cap as seen from Mink Island has a field of rocks in front of it. You might think twice about taking a boat between these islands. It is actually a bit difficult to paddle a canoe or kayak around all the rocks.  One of the most interesting views is of Loon Island that sort of looks rocky in the summer. When the water drops three and a half feet, it is like a Maine Island with the tide out.  If you get a chance to see the lake under these conditions, take a careful tour around the lake. A canoe or kayak is probably the best way to go and the sights are very interesting. You also can do research as to where you don't want to drive your motor boat the following summer. If you have any good pictures of last year's "draw-down" you can post them in the photo section of the web site so others can enjoy them. |
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