LAKE LEVEL – It’s back! That’s right, Hyco
Lake level returned to normal at 410.5’ last Friday morning around
9:00 AM after the recent rains. Hyco has three active streams
that normally flow all year consisting of North Hyco, South Hyco and
Cobb’s Creek. This is the difference in Hyco and Mayo lake as
Mayo has yet to return to normal. Mayo creek stops flowing during
the summer months where the Hyco tributaries continue to flow.
Also, Hyco has a large runoff area surrounding the lake so rains
within several miles are channeled into Hyco. Hyco also has a
“Afterbay” lake below the main dam that is used by Duke Energy
to maintain downstream river flow as required by Federal and State
laws. Mayo does not have a Afterbay. Once the lake reaches
410.5’, the spillway maintains the lake level by spilling water into
the Afterbay. During heavy rains, it is the spillway that is
the limiting factor on water discharging the lake which results in
high water levels. The high water levels normally return to
normal fairly quickly after the rain ceases.
WEATHER – Last weekend there was
rain and also high winds. If you have property on Hyco, you
may want to check on a couple of things this weekend. First,
if you left your boat or jetski lift lowered this past summer during
the drought, then it may be below water level now and the boat or
jet ski could float away if not tied. Second, the high winds
coupled with wet grounds caused several trees to blow over damaging
some homes so you need to check on that before the rains and winds
come again this weekend.
PHOTOS NEEDED – We have several
request for area photos of wildlife and lake scenes. If you
have any digital photos you would like to share with us and don’t
mind us using, please send to me. We will place a
“photographer credit” on the picture if we use it for any commercial
reasons.
NEW GATED COMMUNITY – The Harbor is
being developed on the Person-Caswell line and now has a web site so
you can view the property and get more information. The site
is:
www.theharboronhyco.com
CHAMBER EVENT – There is a Business
After Hours at Dalton’s Sport’s Bar and Grille in uptown Roxboro
Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 PM. Come by and meet business
representatives and other people who are working to make Roxboro and
Person County a thriving community. No admission charged.
Sign up at the Chamber to be a member and then receive all the
benefits of being a member at:
www.roxboronc.com
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – This Saturday,
Dr. Jeremy Thompson will perform at the Kirby. Also Steel
Magnolias is coming April 4, 5 and 6th. More info
at this web site:
www.artsinperson.com
The Konnection Band is performing
Saturday also at The Flaming Star in Semora.
The EMBERS from Raleigh
will perform next Saturday, March 22. And local favorite
The Pizazz Band will be
there Saturday March 29. Both the Embers and Pizazz pack the
house so call for table reservations or just show up and see all
your friends. See the schedule and more information on their
new web site:
www.theflamingstar.com Open to members and guest.
AREA SERVICES – With springtime
upon us, if you are like me you are thinking about what I can do
around my property to enhance the appearance. There is a
service that can help you with improving or freshening up your
landscaping. Garden Design and Construction specializes in
rock and stone work. Check out their work at this link:
www.hycolake.com/gardendesign.htm
More later – have a good week and
remember Easter is next weekend!
randy@hycolake.com
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