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Willow Lake at lowest levels in 15 years; city begins coring and sediment study, pauses work for archaeological review
Summary
Public Works reported Willow Lake is about 15.5 feet below spillway after lowering the lake for infrastructure work and subsequent evaporation; archaeological finds halted construction, and staff has initiated coring, sediment chemistry and Willow Creek assessments to guide vegetation, sediment‑removal and recharge projects. Staff also raised the possibility of reintroducing beavers pending Game and Fish approval.
Jeremy Cordova, environmental project manager for Prescott Public Works, told the subcommittee that Willow Lake is roughly 15.5 feet below spillway elevation (recent rain moved it to about 14.9 feet) — the lowest level observed in more than 15 years based on Yavapai County flood control data and satellite imagery.
Cordova said staff intentionally lowered the lake nearly 9 feet to provide firm ground for an infrastructure project (a sewer extension). Archaeological…
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