Baller Jordan Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 Anyone know how many man made ski lakes there are in the US? Also any idea how many pump to keep full? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KcSwerver Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 The google earth map is okay. Not 100% but a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller chris_logan Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 @Jordan A spreadsheet in Google Docs would be a good way to create a database with input from all the Ballers... Could also give the option to throw in the coordinates of the lakes as well. Just an idea - if you really want to take it to that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 Well there are at least 6 ski lakes within an hour of me but I think 1-2 are actually published and even then you practically have to know someone who own property there or know someone who knows someone to ski there. Even knowing what I know now, I couldn't find them all on google maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 A bunch? We have 4 in Chile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 9400 Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 There's at least 8 in South Carolina (depending on how you want to count "man made ski lakes") I know at least 3 of them have the ability to pump from somewhere. I'm pretty sure Georgia and North Carolina would have at least twice that many each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 26, 2013 Administrators Share Posted September 26, 2013 first ever lake pumps Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 I have 5 within 20 minutes of my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 There was thread last year about how many there are in the Houston area. I thinking several hundred total in US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted September 26, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted September 26, 2013 In Michigan, there are 3 at Placid Waters in Allendale, 1 at Summerwood in Hudsonville, 1 private residence near Hudsonville, 1 private residence in Clio, Jepawhit in Gaines/Fenton, Tivoli Gardens in Gaines/Fenton, Arilyt in Lawton, 1 in Carson City, 1 in Midland, 1 private near Petersburg, Lake Lynette in Lapeer. Total man-made, purpose-built ski lakes (that I know of): 13 There are several private ski lakes that are converted gravel pits, natural small lakes, or other lakes that were not purpose-built. I can think of at least a half a dozen. I am sure there are probably more 13 purpose-built and probably more than 20 private ski sites in Michigan. I know this: we need a lot more. The only lake that I have seen with water flowing from a pump is Jepawhit. Don't know if its primary function is maintaining the lake level or aesthetics, as it is a landscaped waterfall/creek design. Very nice place. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted September 26, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted September 26, 2013 Let me augment my answer. At the one private site in Hudsonville, a pump is used to move water from a low lying area up into the lake. It is not a well or other augmentation source, just a reclamation and distribution of surface water that collects on the property in an otherwise unused low spot. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 According to the Google Earth file there are 384 sites (many with multiple lakes) in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 There are over 100 in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rayn Posted September 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 26, 2013 None is Massachusetts :( Private site yes, man-made purpose built lake no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SM Posted September 27, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2013 2 in Quebec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chuck_Dickey Posted September 27, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2013 Not enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted September 27, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2013 15 in Louisiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted September 27, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted September 27, 2013 FLorida ?? Gotta be reaching 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brody Posted September 27, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 27, 2013 A buddy if mine has one in Hopkinsville kentucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Probably better not to talk about pumping water on a public site, no need to bring any attention to this issue, in some areas where there is ongoing drought this is a sore subject for the locals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted September 30, 2013 Baller Share Posted September 30, 2013 Sweden. None that I heard of. However, there are type 83 000 lakes (above 100 000 sqr feets) Few can be private but owners may not prohibit boats on them. Ok motor boats are mostly limited. Ski boats are most likely allowed on type 10 000 lakes. If there are no special limitation..... You do not need any special permit to ski! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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