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The table shows which boat ramps will be available during this time, and a map indicates their locations. Four-wheel drive vehicles are generally recommended for access.
Several boat ramps on Banks Lake will be temporarily unavailable because of an upcoming scheduled drawdown.
The Bureau of Reclamation will lower the elevation of Banks Lake by 7.3 feet to support environmental and operational objectives, the agency said Aug. 16.
The reservoir's level will be lowered Aug. 23 and may remain low through Sept. 5. At that time, the reservoir will return to its regular operation elevation. The drawdown will reduce the lake's elevation to 1,562.7 feet, impacting the accessibility of several boat ramps around the lake.
The public is advised to exercise caution around the reservoir and lakeshore during this period due to shallow water, unknown obstructions, and narrower channels.
The reduction in the lake's elevation occurs annually, from late August through early September.
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