Board hears warning about leaking spillway behind jail, possible soil undermining

Oct 15, 2026

Staff reported a leaking concrete sewer/storm pipe near the jail spillway that is undermining soil; options discussed included replacing concrete joints or temporary epoxy to buy time, and staff said commissioners have not yet responded to an email request for help.

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Staff reported that a concrete joint in a sewer/storm run behind the county jail is leaking and undermining soil around a wing wall and ditch at the spillway. The staff member described the situation as a "serious danger" and said they had emailed the county commissioners for help but had not received a response.

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