Name:   RodBillett - Subject:   lake level Date:   8/18/2020 10:39:51 AM

So Each year, they are alowed to lower lake levels starting Sept 1.  There is a thing called the Conditional Fall Extension, that if 4 conditions are met, they can maintain lake levels at summer pool through Oct 15.   CFE or not tho, after oct 15 the lake will start to drop.  You can read all the details right here https://apcshorelines.com/conditional-fall-extension-implementation-on-lake-martin/#sthash.7qhGLmU4.dpbs

The Periodic Drawdown is a different story, that happens every 6 years starting November 2021

Copied from the FERC License https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20151217-3024 page 82

"To the extent possible and in coordination with weather conditions, the licensee must lower the reservoir to elevation 481 feet msl every 6 years, beginning in 2021, between the third week of November and February 28, to enable the construction and maintenance of shoreline structures.  The licensee must provide public notice at least 30 days in advance of the draw down, and file documentation of the public notice with the Commission prior to the drawdown. "