Dam functioning; commissioners expect lower-cost 10-year engineering study in 2027

May 16, 2026

The district reported the dam is functioning and minor maintenance will be performed; a DNR-requested 10-year engineering study due in 2027 is expected to be modest in scope with an estimated cost of $3,000–$4,000 and DNR to solicit competitive bids in spring 2027.

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John Steber said the dam is functioning properly and that Ralph Eberle, the dam tender, will perform minor maintenance in the coming week. The board discussed the upcoming 10-year engineering study and Steber said he spoke with DNR contact Forrest Van Asten who indicated the study should not be as large or costly as previously expected.

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