Elmore County, Alabama (WSFA) – Martin Lake will begin to drain in a few days. The lake’s dam provides hydroelectric power for Alabama Power.
“The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is asking for lower water volumes,” said Jodie McGirt of the Martin Lake Resource Association.
Downsizing happens every fall. This year, the process will begin in October. 15, which means those who want to visit the lake should make the most of the next few days.
There will be less traffic on the lake as fall arrives. While some businesses will see a slowdown, that’s not the case with Martin Lake Terminals.
Jodie and her husband David McGirt own the company that manufactures and restores docks. They have been doing it for seven years. For them, lower water levels mean more business.
“Seawall season started shortly after the drawdown, and the docks were filled with opportunities for maintenance,” McGirt said.
She advises homeowners to take advantage of lower water levels by doing dock and electrical inspections.
“If you need to remove the pier from the lift and do winter maintenance during the winter, you need to do it before the shrinkage starts, and then enjoy the lake for the time period you have,” McGirt said.
The Martin Lake Resource Association, whose mission is to promote, protect and protect the lake, also uses this time to clean up and manage the lake’s buoys for law enforcement.
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