Lake manager reports elevated lake levels; board considers professional study for control structures

Mar 25, 2026

Lake Manager Chase Schepke told commissioners Lake St. Helen is 2 inches over summer level, Higgins Lake 0.5 inches over, and Reedsburg Dam on Houghton Lake is 5.5 inches over its maintenance level; the board discussed pursuing a professional services agreement with Prein & Newhof for study and operations manual work.

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Lake Manager Chase Schepke updated the Roscommon County Board March 25 on control structures for Lake St. Helen, Higgins Lake and Houghton Lake and urged coordination with state agencies.

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