Finance committee approves engineering study to investigate MacDill Dam seepage
Facing DNR directives and a July 2026 plan deadline, the committee approved funding for an engineering study to evaluate seepage found at the MacDill Dam in 2023 and to inform necessary repairs; members said more detailed information is needed before committing to costly repairs or shifting operations to the Lake District.
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The Stevens Point Finance Committee on April 13 authorized a contract and funding for an engineering study to evaluate downstream seepage at MacDill Dam discovered during a 2023 inspection. Staff said the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has asked for repair plans by the end of July 2026, and the study will identify necessary repairs and produce documentation for DNR review.
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