Gate Operations Question

Brian -
When were the gates last closed, and why is the lake level higher without our usual snow melt/Spring Precipitation?
Russ
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The gates were last closed on October 17, 2011 to slow the drain as we were approaching the Winter Draw Down for 11-1 through May 1, 2012.

At this date last year, the level was 779.26 -- today it is at 777.34

That equates to 23 inches lower lake level this year - due to less snow and rain.