Get AI Briefings, Transcripts & Alerts on Local & National Government Meetings — Forever.
Parks staff outline Epping Springbrook Dam work, possible 2027 drawdown and land lease offer
Loading...
Summary
Williams County Parks updated the board on LG Sonic maintenance at Epping Springbrook, a potential 2027 lowering of the dam for water resource board repairs, and a proposed five‑year lease to the county for grazing land to help clean the lake.
Jeremy, Williams County parks staff, told the board several items are underway at Epping Springbrook Dam including an LG Sonic maintenance plan, dive‑team work to reset weights and a potential transfer of a parcel from the water resource board to the county for park use. He said the capital plan includes LG Sonic maintenance and that a dive team is training to move 150–200 pound anchors back into place.
Jeremy also said the water resource board has engaged an engineering firm and is likely to perform maintenance in 2027 that could require lowering the lake. "There's a reasonable chance that they're gonna lower the dam next summer," Jeremy said, and he asked the board to consider how to use that timing to improve water quality and shoreline work.
On a separate piece of land across from the campground, Jeremy said the prior grazing lessee opted out and the landowner offered to lease the parcel to Williams County Parks for $1,000 per year for five years; the owner would remain the landowner and any improvements would require owner approval. The offer is under consideration and paperwork is being prepared.
Board members raised concerns about trail erosion, off‑road vehicle impacts and the visibility of Game and Fish fencing; Jeremy said signs have arrived and staff will install temporary snow‑fence and green posts in problem areas. He noted volunteers from local associations and the Lions Club have been helpful on shuttles and cleanup.
Jeremy asked the board for direction and said documentation — including the easement for rural water and the land‑conveyance paperwork from the water resource board — will be returned to the board when complete.
