The drought of 2002 and the aquatic habitat study of 2003.
A quote from
NC Game and Fish
"Lake level minus 16.5 feet December 15th, 2003.
On Dec. 15, Badin was 16.57 feet below full pool. Local residents hadn't
seen the water that low in over 40 years.
By Dec. 17, the refilling process began."
These pictures were taken from the Badin boat access and
the Badin swimming areas on Badin Lake.
One panorama at normal lake levels.
© 2009 Phil W. Lowder