Be careful on Lake Hamilton

Sheriff Sanders asks that you use extreme caution and good judgement if are planning on getting on Lake Hamilton over the next week or two, but particularly over the next several days.

In addition to the large amount of debris that has been washed down the main channel already, there is still an extremely large amount that is coming out of the river and making its way into the lake.

This debris includes complete trees, logs, brush and silt. Although a large amount of the debris is visible and on the surface, there is nearly twice as much, in some spots, sitting about 3 inches to 1.5 feet underwater and is not visible. This makes night-time activities on the lake even more dangerous.

If you are planning on getting on the lake, especially at night, please be mindful of these visible and invisible hazards, and operate your vessel appropriately to avoid damage or injury.