State Announces 2019 Lake Drawdown Schedule

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has announced that the annual fall drawdown of Pawtuckaway Lake will begin on October 14, 2019.  It is anticipated that the water level will be drawn down to 4.8 feet below full pool.
For a complete list of the lakes and ponds controlled by dams owned by NHDES and their scheduled drawdown dates, click
You can track the actual level of water in Pawtuckaway through the gauge that is located on Dolloff Dam which measures the level of lake water and other conditions in real time, by clicking here.
And for an informative discussion of how the water levels of Pawtuckaway Lake are managed, you can read this website’s article titled Lake Level.
So, no hurry–there will be enough water in the lake to enjoy your favorite activities for another month. Enjoy, and
See You on the Lake!

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