Planning for Dredging and the next Lake Drawdown

Lake Lure Dredging and Drawdown Information

The Town has applied for an individual permit for dredging through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).  This permit is commonly referred to as a Section 404 Permit. If approved, this permit would provide federal authorization for dredging activities beyond the areas currently authorized under existing permits.

  • The intent would be to support the Town's long-term dredging program.
  • The permit application covers the full footprint of the lake; however, this does not mean all areas of the lake would be dredged.
  • The Town will continue to prioritize areas most impacted by sedimentation, and any dredging efforts will remain dependent on available funding.

Lakefront property owners may have received a notification of this application for your awareness.  

 

LAKE LURE DRAWDOWN

 

The Town is planning for a lake drawdown beginning 1/1/27. The goal will be to complete any necessary work so that the lake may be back to full pond by the 2027 season.  Updates will be provided as definitive information becomes available. 

 

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