The lake's levels are still below average for this time of year, but AccuWeather forecasts them to rise another three to four feet as the snowpack melts.
The snowpack is anticipated to aid the water levels, but it also poses the risk of floods. Mohler said with the snowpack, there is concern of flooding such as in 1983 when above-average precipitation caused devastating floods.
In 1983, the level of snowpack caused the lake to rise five feet.
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