Lake Delton- Gone

[kwhizz]

Went up to the Wis Dells and took some pic's of what was once a Beautiful Lake.....While we were on Power Tour, due to Heavy Rain and Extreme Flooding......The lake overflowed it's bank and washed out the land Area between itself and the Wisconsin River.....the Washout took with it 5 houses and drained the lake in a very short time......Had a Lot of good times on that Lake........That was then and here are some Pic's of now.....Sad.....

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[BUIZILLA]

are there any occupied marina's on that lake?

[rubbinisracing]

The lake looks as it was so full of silt is was only 5 feet deep. Maybe they can clean the silt and repair the damn and put it back better than ever.

[1969l78]

I was there last weekend http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif In top pic you can see the house that fell into the lake.

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[Mr70]

I heard they found bones in there..Tommy Bartlett don't take no &!@&. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Xplantdad]

That's too bad Ken. I remember going to the Dells quite a few times... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[kwhizz]

Luckily....We sold our place there last year.....Feel sorry for the people that bought it though........

[SS427]

Very unfortunate. I spent many a summer on that lake as a child. Reports state that 93% of the businesses are still open but need the help of visitors if they come to see the damage. Just one such place, stop by and eat breakfast or lunch. They can use the help.

Howie's place (http://www.howiesrestaurant.com/)

Where was your house at Ken? Did it suffer any damage?

[kwhizz]

No Damage........We "Were" right on Lake Delton ......The New people just don't have Waterfront property this year........"And" Howies is a great place for Breakfast...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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[SS427]

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"And" Howies is a great place for Breakfast...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Glad to hear your home buyers suffered no damage.

Howie's favorite is the "Road Rash Special", strawberries and shortcakes........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[TimG]

I read about this in The Chicago Tribune when I was in Chicago last weekend. What a shame to see Lake Delton gone.

[wheelhop]

I saw a video of the lake draining out and taking two houses with it, it was amazing!

[kwhizz]

Here you go........Just click on the Picture

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Lake%20Delton/th_2008-06-10Lake-Delton-break-to-WI-R.jpg (http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Lake%20Delton/?action=view&current=2008-06-10Lake-Delton-break-to-WI-R.flv)


Ken

[Xplantdad]

That's just sad... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[rubbinisracing]

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That's just sad... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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It sure is! As unfortunate as it is for those who lost their homes, they may be better off than those who now have a primary residence or vacation home without the view and use of the lake front they paid a premium for. Any insurance guys know if your homeowners policy pays for a loss of value like this from an "Act of God?"

[TimG]

I don't handle personal lines insurance, but "movement of earth" is an exclusion just as "flood" is an exclusion. I believe these homeowners are screwed. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

I know that the people that owned the big house that went down the river didn't have flood insurance and are out everything there...it was their vacation house(on the local news)...they had a couple hundred thousand left to pay also...OUCH!

[1969l78]

That really sucks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[kwhizz]

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I know that the people that owned the big house that went down the river didn't have flood insurance and are out everything there...it was their vacation house(on the local news)...they had a couple hundred thousand left to pay also...OUCH!

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"And"......I heard that the DNR is coming after him to pay for the "Clean-up" costs of getting the house debris out of the River........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

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[Born30YrsLate]

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I know that the people that owned the big house that went down the river didn't have flood insurance and are out everything there...it was their vacation house(on the local news)...they had a couple hundred thousand left to pay also...OUCH!

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"And"......I heard that the DNR is coming after him to pay for the "Clean-up" costs of getting the house debris out of the River........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

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WOW...talk about adding insult to injury...Ken, do you know how far it floated away - did it make it to the river?

[kwhizz]

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I know that the people that owned the big house that went down the river didn't have flood insurance and are out everything there...it was their vacation house(on the local news)...they had a couple hundred thousand left to pay also...OUCH!

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"And"......I heard that the DNR is coming after him to pay for the "Clean-up" costs of getting the house debris out of the River........... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

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WOW...talk about adding insult to injury...Ken, do you know how far it floated away - did it make it to the river?

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Yes.....It made it to the River, But ...down by the Rivers Edge Resort the river got Real shallow and it probably broke up or got stuck in that area......

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[Bill Pritchard]

I feel for the people who the DNR is trying to screw http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

I would bet, however, that they will rebuild (and improve!) the area that washed out causing the lake to drain, and the lake will eventually be restored http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Chateau Slate 66]

I read that they hope to have the washed out areas repaired and the lake refilled by late July. Seems awfully optimistic, but I hope they can make it happen. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif