ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) – Water will start flowing out of Lake Martin in a few days. The lake’s dam generates hydroelectric power for Alabama Power.
“There is a requirement by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to lower the water,” said Jody McGirt with the Lake Martin Resource Association.
Failure happens with every failure. This year, the process starts on October 15, which means that those who want to visit the lake should make the most of the next two days.
As autumn begins its journey, the lake sees less traffic. While some businesses have seen a slowdown, that’s not the case for Lake Martin Dock Company.
Jodi and her husband, David McGirt, own a port manufacturing and refurbishing company. They have been doing it for seven years. For them, lower water levels mean more business.
“The seawall season begins soon after the decline has subsided, and is full of repair opportunities at docks,” McGirt said.
She advises homeowners to use the minimum amount of water by performing plumbing and electrical inspections.
“If you need to remove your deck from the lift for the winter and do winter maintenance, you need to do that before the takedown starts and then enjoy your time in the lake,” McGirt said.
The Lake Martin Resource Association, whose mission is to promote, protect and preserve the lake, uses this time for cleanup operations and to manage the lake’s cells for law enforcement.
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