During the fall and winter months, when excessiver rainfall is likely, these lakes are kept relatively low. It is called "winter pool". This way the lake can hold excessive rainfall or the melt off of snow until the creeks and rivers recede. -------------
Here are some photos of the Hoosier Hurricane at Indiana Beach while Lake Shafer was drained. This ride travels over the water until the turnaround.
http://www.geocities.com/urbanaindiana/ibfacts.html www.geocities.com/urbanaindiana Your Guide to Indiana beach
*** This post was edited by Wabash Cannonball on 8/5/2001. ***
*** This post was edited by Wabash Cannonball on 8/5/2001. ***