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Noel River Dam restructuring prompts town hall plans in McDonald County
Summary
A resident requested county engagement on restructuring the Noel River Dam area to improve water flow while preserving levels for river floaters; a tentative town hall is scheduled for June 22, 2026 at the Noel Senior Center to gather community input.
At the May 4, 2026 meeting, a resident identified in the minutes as Drew Holt asked the commission to engage on restructuring the Noel River Dam area to improve water flow while maintaining the water that attracts recreational river floaters. The minutes state the request and note a tentatively scheduled town hall on June 22, 2026 at the Noel Senior Center.
The minutes do not include details on who would lead any engineering review, whether county staff or an outside agency would be involved, or whether the town hall is formal or informational. No formal action, vote, or commitment of county funds related to the dam or river access appears in the minutes.
The town hall is presented in the minutes as the next step for public engagement on the proposed changes; the minutes do not include an agenda or materials for that event.
