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[exnavyguy]

I have decide that I am going out to the local reservoir to do some md'ing. The reason being, is the lake is nearly dried up, due to the severe drought we are having. I know there is an old road bed that crosses it, the pilings from the old bridge can now be seen.

My question is: Has anyone here searched a lake bed of this sort before? Is it worth my time to go out there and do some md'ing? Given the history of the area, I could see where it might pay off. Here is a link to a story in a local paper this week showing the condition of the reservoir..keep in mind this is a 300,000,000 million gallon lake which is now down to less than 20% of capacity. It serves the suburban counties of Fairfax and Loudoun, Va. The link will give you pictures, to show you the are I want to search.

Leesburg Today - The Journal of Loudoun County - Beaverdam Reservoir: How Dry Is It?

[The TINMAN]

I have not detected an area like that but if I had the chance I would, especially around the bridge area. Don't know when you'll get another chance to hit a place like that. Lots of history out that way and you never know what may have been lost somewhere else and washed thru there. at least thats how I would look at it.

Good Luck & HH.
The TINMAN

[EBCIII]

I would jump on that! It sounds like a great place to hunt. If possible you may want to check where boats go in and out. Docks, piers, etc. Good chance for rings, Beale.

[John's Detectors]

Be sure to find the swimming area and I'm sure it will pay off.

John Tomlinson,CET P=VI
John's Detectors
Blackwell,Tx.
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[grasshopper]

sounds like a really good spot. i hope it yields some goodies!!

[bigjohn]

check it out. c.w. and colonial stuff has been found in that area. ive found a 1918 merc. dime and a 1864 i.h. in 3" of mud figure that one out.

[MinelabMan]

It looks like you have your work cut out for you. I would say go for it as much as you can while it's dry. Good Luck!

[EPC Guy]

Looks like an opportunity that may not come along again for quite some time (given that it's been 5 or 6 years since the last time the reservoir was extremely low)...good luck!

[Buster]

Last week while out hunting I talked to an older gentalman who told me about a dry lake at the end of his street. I have not had a chance to hunt it, but it's on my list. Should be interesting. I would check your place out if you can. Might be good. HH. Buster

[exnavyguy]

Thanks to everyone for the replies. After sleeping on it last night and then reading the suggestions from everyone, I decided to go out and hit it up and will let you all know what I come up with. Can't wait to hit it!