Name:	Carlson -	Reply
Subject:	Anyone notice the lake level
Date:	7/16/2019 8:54:38 PM

is slowing going down?  Now that drier weather is forecasted why are we going down?  

Name:	PTClakefan -	Reply
Subject:	Anyone notice the lake level
Date:	7/16/2019 10:25:01 PM

My guess would be that they are running the turbines more frequently due to the very hot weather, thus more water flowing out than normal, but that's just a quess.  It could also be due in part to a reduction in the amount of water in the watershed due to reduced rainfall amounts that are starting to create abnormally dry conditions in several areas of the state.

Name:	BradWesley -	Reply
Subject:	Anyone notice the lake level
Date:	7/17/2019 9:00:50 AM

From Alambama Power: 

07/15/2019 - The reservoir elevation at Martin Dam is 490.22 msl.  Based on current hydrologic and operational conditions, it is unlikely that the Martin Fall Extension will be implemented this September.  A weekly update will be publised each Tuesday through September 30th.  Lake elevation are always subject to change, dependeing on conditions.  

The Smartlakes app is a good way to keep up with lake levels. 

Name:	F1Fan -	Reply
Subject:	Anyone notice the lake level
Date:	7/17/2019 3:46:33 PM

I hadn't paid close attention in the past to the Martin Fall Extension criteria, but it's spelled out pretty clearly here:

APC Martin Fall Extension

Name:	Carlson -	Reply
Subject:	not This year
Date:	7/17/2019 5:45:45 PM

according to a report from Alabama Power cited in the lake Martin Q&A Facebook site.