Ossipee Lake Shorefront Owners

The State DES (Department of Environmental Services) has set the high water mark of Ossipee Lake at 410 feet above sea level making many shorefront property owners nervous. The previously identified mark was 407.25 feet. Although this doesn’t seem to be a big deal, if you are a property owner along the shores of Ossipee Lake, it could greatly impact what you can and can’t do on your site.

As reported in the NH Union Leader on 4/14/2010, “the issue came to the forefront last summer when state DES denied applications for shoreline work sought by the Westward Shores Campground and Ossipee Bluffs Association, saying the proposed work was below the 410 foot level and on state property.”

Harry Merrow, a local Realtor and Selectperson from Ossipee, is concerned about property values, taxes the lake front owners pay as well as a sales of Ossipee Lake waterfront properties until the disputed high water mark is resolved. As an Appraiser, this issue must be considered when appraising properties along Ossipee Lake.

For the complete article, read the NH Union Leader (4/14/2010) or to pay for the on-line article.

 

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