Dam

The grouting is complete as of yesterday. All that remains to be done on this Phase of the project is to remove the equipment (on going), some regrading and landscaping, which will wait until the Spring.

The cost for this Phase will be lower than contracted! Less grout was required than was estimated. Both Howard Concrete and CME are to be congratulated for their professional work despite adverse weather conditions.

The lake is currently down about 15 feet. The refilling will have to be regulated by opening our drain valve. The DEP does not want the earthen dam filled too rapidly. They require a plan so that the soil will be rewetted and stabilized slowly to prevent failure. Also we must watch that ice flows do not damage docks around the lake. There is also concern about flooding in areas of the lake's watershed, Indian Lake can absorb some of the area's snow melt and regulate downstream flows.

There will be plenty of water to refill our lake, just don't expect it to be done by Monday.

Just an FYI, once the lake is at normal pool level, the divers will return to adjust the new sluice gate valve. At the same time it's hydraulic system well be reworked.