Businesses Continue To Reel From Draining Of Lake Delton
Lake Drained Into Wisconsin River
Posted: 1:50 pm CDT July 20,2008
LAKE DELTON, Wis. -- Businesses around Lake Delton said they're struggling to get through the summer after June storms drained the lake.The rains blew out part of Lake Delton's shoreline. Water drained into the Wisconsin River, leaving behind a giant mud pit.Workers said they hope to refill the lake by next summer. But the resorts and restaurants around the lake are hurting right now.Owner Tom Diehl said revenue is down about 90 percent from last year at the Tommy Bartlett Show.Sunset Bay Resort co-owner Dawn Baker said her receipts are down about 60 percent.Terry Jacobson owned two vacation condos that washed away with the lake. He said the homes were worth about $1.5 million and that he has lost about $30,000 in revenue.
Previous Stories:
- July 19, 2008: State Develops Proposal To Rebuild Highway, Restore Lake Delton
- July 14, 2008: Tommy Bartlett Show Struggles To Pack Show
- June 27, 2008: Doyle Backs $250,000 To Boost Tourism For Flood-Ravaged Areas
- June 26, 2008: Homeowner Searches River For House That Washed Away
- June 25, 2008: Mount Morris Went Through Lake Restoration
- June 24, 2008: Village Aims To Restore Lake Delton By Spring
- June 24, 2008: Lake Delton Village Board Adopts FEMA Flood Map
- June 23, 2008: Lake Delton Homeowners To Meet With City, Deal With Lake Onlookers
- June 23, 2008: Wisconsin Dells Magician Performs Benefit Show For Lake Delton Families
- June 20, 2008: Empty Lake Delton Draws Onlookers Onto Lakebed
- June 17, 2008: Federal Funds To Help Fix Lake Delton
- June 12, 2008: Lake Delton Officials Mull Recovery Options
- June 11, 2008: Lake Delton Officials To Investigate Suspension From NFIP
- June 11, 2008: Lake Delton Officials Didn't Renew FEMA Flood Insurance
- June 11, 2008: Resident Captures Footage Of Lake Delton Washing Houses Away
- June 10, 2008: Engineers Assess Lake Delton Flood Damage
- June 10, 2008: Rain-Swollen Lake Delton Floods, Destroying Homes, Highway
- June 10, 2008: Dells Resort Owners Fear Tourism Dollars Could Dry Up With Lake
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