Grider Hill Dock is sporting a new look with green roofs that are being added as construction has been ongoing since the severe storms that went through the area last summer. The project is expected to be completed in early spring. Nov. 19 photo by Brian King
WATER MEASUREMENTS
CURRENT LAKE LEVEL: 679.22 ( 0.7" in 24 hrs)
COMMENT: Controlling the level of the lake due to repair work on Wolf Creek Dam, release of water through the power facilities is at a minimal rate of around 530 cubic feet per second. The lake is about 45-47 feet below the tree line which historically is about 725' above sea level. However, there is still a massive volume of water in the huge and deep lake, and the surface area remains one of the largest in the eastern U.S.
CURRENT SURFACE WATER TEMPERATURE: 57.3
°F measured at State Dock, live sensor reading courtesy forum member lake4fun.
LATEST C.O.E. WATER TEMPERATURE: 53° F at the surface and 54 degrees from 5 to 30 feet (measured at Lee's Ford Marina on Nov. 18)
Fishing conditions on Lake Cumberland are reported as follows: Striper fishing has slowed with scattered catches from the main lake to the mouths of the creeks on planner boards using live shad from the surface to 40' down. Crappie are being caught around cover in the creeks and main lake pockets 5 -15' down. Below the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery and in the Cumberland River, Rainbow and Brown Trout can be caught on spinners, salmon eggs, night crawlers, and corn. Fishing information by phone: 606-678-8697
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FISHING TOURNAMENTS
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UNQUESTIONABLY THE HOUSEBOAT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, located in southern Kentucky and the largest lake by volume in the USA east of the Mississippi River, Lake Cumberland's three state parks, national forest, national river & recreation area, national recreation trail, major Civil War battleground and national historic site with one of the nation's first national cemeteries, the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River (except for Niagara) with its world famous moonbow, extensive cave systems and high rocky cliffs, dozens of natural arches, national fish hatchery, record fishing, wildlife that includes bald eagles, bear & elk, 1,200 miles of shoreline, countless waterfalls and innumerable coves see more visitors each year than Yellowstone National Park. It is truly one of America's premier recreational regions.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN HISTORICAL DINNER - Nov. 29. Experience the days of
Abe Lincoln at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Dine at the Riverview Restaurant overlooking the Cumberland River and wildlife. After dinner, the Kentucky Humanities Council presents historically accurate Chautauqua program characters. On this night you will see Abraham Lincoln come to life through the presentation. There is a special package price including one nights lodging, dinner and show for two. CLICK HERE
SANTA EXPRESS / TWINKLE TRAIN - December weekends. Painted Rocks & Twinkle
Train departs the first three Friday and Saturday nights in December (5, 6, 12, 13, 19, & 20) at 6:30 pm ET. The night sky and a plethora of lights transform the natural formations along gorge into breath-taking site. Round trip time is approximately 2 hours. Santa Express departs the first three Saturdays in December (6, 13, & 20) at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Sing carols and spread some cheer during this 2 hour round trip. Each child has a chance to visit with Santa for pictures and a special gift. CLICK HERE
Sale of refinery successfully closes — (Somerset Commonwealth-Journal) In today’s desperate economy, industrial comeback stories are especially encouraging — and more than a little rare. But on Friday, the embattled Somerset Refinery took another stride toward re-establishing itself as a force within the local economic picture when its sale to New Yorker Michael Grunberg successfully closed. The refinery, which has been swirling in a storm of ownership and bankruptcy issues in recent years, sold for $2.2 million to Grunberg in September. The refinery opened in the 1930s and at one time employed more than 170 workers. It is capable of refining up to 85 million gallons of crude oil each year, producing different octane gasoline, diesel, kerosene and heating oil with potential gross sales of $200 million. The refinery is one of just two in Kentucky and one of only 149 in the United States. DISCUSS IT
WKU speleological group hopes to survey Monticello's big cave system — (Wayne County Outlook, Monticello) The Monticello city council has agreed to allow representatives from Western Kentucky University and the National Speleological Society to explore and map caves under the town.Dr. Lee Florea, a professor with Western Kentucky University, made a presentation to the council regarding some of the work done by the group. He said that as of December 2006, 296 caves were identified in Wayne County. "We know there are a lot more out there," said Florea. "We know there are caves in Monticello and we think we can aid you by surveying those caves pro bono." Florea identified two Kentucky statutes that would relieve the city of any liability during this effort. He also said the group would sign a release of liability waiver before doing any work. DISCUSS IT
Parkway, Somerset bypass roadwork to cause dramatic changes — (Somerset Commonwealth-Journal) A lot of changes will be made to Cumberland Parkway and highways just west of Somerset during the next three years. Cumberland Parkway has been designated as the route of proposed Interstate 66. Construction already underway at the top of Fishing Creek hill is the initial stage of the parkway’s eventual evolution into an interstate highway. The work zone has temporarily reduced Cumberland Parkway east of Fishing Creek bridge to one lane both east and west. Highway Department engineers say traffic will soon be shifted to a two-lane road (existing east-bound lanes) from a point east of Fishing Creek bridge to just west of Tiger’s Way. This will move traffic away from any possible falling rocks while the highway cut is being done for the northern bypass, also a part of I-66. DISCUSS IT
THE OTHER DAM PROBLEM: Progress being made at Center Hill — (Cookeville TN Herald-Citizen) There are more visible signs of the seepage that the Corps is trying to control, including several sinkholes that have collapsed around the dam downstream. Sinkhole 11 in the left rim of the dam, which Corps officials showed off yesterday, is about 25 feet deep. It collapsed in 2003, an indication that material is being pulled down by water flowing underneath. "When the lake is 30 feet higher than it is right now, you can hear water roaring in the bottom of this," said Linda Adcock, project manager. Meanwhile, lake levels continue to remain low -- operating at a current elevation of 622 feet. It's anticipated Center Hill Lake could reach its lowest level since 1956 by the end of the year, from a combination of Corps efforts to keep the lake down in order to reduce stress on the dam and also from the recent shortage of rainfall in the area. DISCUSS IT
Grider Hill Dock is sporting a new look with green roofs that are being added as construction has been ongoing since the severe storms that went through the area last summer. The project is expected to be completed in early spring. Nov. 19 photo by Brian King
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