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Boaters, swimmers use caution! The drought continues and lakes are experiencing lower than normal summer depths, affecting recreation activities for swimmers and boaters. The Corps of Engineers is urging swimmers and boaters are encouraged to wear their personal flotation device and to take extra special precautions in lower than normal water levels. Many designated swim areas are high and dry. The undesignated swim areas do not provide a level, even beach surface and may have unseen drop offs, rocks, stumps, limbs or other hidden hazards. Some boat ramps have limited use and may be closed later in the summer if the drought continues. The low water levels also present boating challenges as navigation hazards begin to surface.
As the drought continues, visitors may see signs at beaches and boat ramps warning them of low water conditions. Park rangers will monitor swim areas for emerging hazards and floating debris. The lakes will experience additional impacts to recreation. The remainder of the summer will depend on the weather and rainfall to the entire river system. The lake level forecast can be found at the Mobile District Water Management Section's homepage at http://watersam. usace.army.mil. The Corps also has a toll-free interactive voice phone system that provides daily readings for selected lakes and gauges at 1-888-771- 4601.
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