Posted on 04/11/2011 5:55:58 PM PDT by BenLurkin
This winter season marks the first time since 1996 that the Big Bear Municipal Water District has released water from Big Bear Lake.
Dec. 22 was the first time this season officials opened the flood gates at the Big Bear Dam to let water out, officials said in a statement. Ever since then there have been three major water releases and some minor releases throughout March.
Currently there are some sections on the lake where water is lapping over the shoreline. Big Bear Lake’s water depth is at 72 feet 3 inches, which is just a mere 0.07 inches from maximum capacity. Also, snow pack from the mountain tops will continue to flow into the lake through the end of May, which will ensure the lake remains full to the brim.
“This season the lake has really kept me on my toes. I have to assess the water level daily to determine if we need to release more,” said BBMWD Lake Manager Mike Stephenson. “Our goal is to be full at the end of all this, and not flood the valley. It’s absolutely awesome having a full lake like this.”
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