Lake Lure - Lake Level Update
We began refilling the Lake in stages, beginning on 2/1/22. Some work must be completed at specific levels as the Lake refills. As of 2/7/22, the Lake has come up to approximately 6 feet below full-pond. We will hold at this level while some additional manholes are rehabilitated and then we will begin another phase of refilling the Lake. Please stay tuned here for updates as the Lake rises back up to full-pond.
We have been working strategically to accomplish several projects during the Lake drawdown this year. The following is a list of work that has been completed.
1) Development of a new seawall for the Lake Lure Gazebo: Completed and overseen by our Parks, Recreation and Lake Director Dean Givens and Parks, Recreation and Trails Coordinator Dana Bradley.
2) New Boat Ramp in Pool Creek Picnic Park, across from the ABC Store for non-motorized vessels: Complete and overseen by our Parks, Recreation and Lake Director Dean Givens and Parks, Recreation and Trails Coordinator Dana Bradley.
3) Rehabilitating manholes to reduce lake water infiltration: 38 manholes have been rehabilitated as of 1/29/22. An additional 12 manholes will be rehabilitated once the Lake is up by 6 feet. This project is being overseen by Public Services Director Dean Lindsey.
4) Conducting inspections of lake structures while they are accessible from dry ground (including docks, piers, boathouses, floating platforms, and seawalls): Completed for Phase 1. This project is being overseen by Community Development Director Mike Williams.
5) Identifying lake structures requiring modifications necessary for the Phase I Sewer System project *: In progress. This project is being overseen by Community Development Director Mike Williams.
6) Installing two manholes in Morse Park to enable access and inspection of the existing system: In progress. This project is being overseen by Public Services Director Dean Lindsey.
7) Completing a hydroelectric plant penstock warranty inspection: Completed successfully. This project was overseen by Town Engineer Kurt Wright with Public Services Director Dean Lindsey.
