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Willard Implements Temporary Repair After Dike Spillway Erodes; Engineering Review Likely
Summary
Councilmember Mike Braegger described an emergency repair after overflow carved a void under the spillway concrete threatening a waterline; crews used flow fill concrete for a temporary fix and may need permanent engineering work billed to flood control.
During council reports on March 26, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Braegger described an emergency situation at a dike where overflow had carved a significant void under the spillway concrete and exposed a city waterline. Braegger said he worked with Public Works Maintenance Supervisor Payden Vine and crew members to implement "a temporary fix using flow fill concrete," redirect water flow and prevent spillway overflow until the concrete set.
Braegger said the repair may need to be made permanent and could require engineering consultation; costs for the repair will be billed to flood control because it was treated as a flood‑related issue. Councilmembers did not take additional action at the meeting but noted the city will monitor the repair and assess whether further engineering work or permanent remediation is necessary.
Why it matters: The condition threatened a city waterline and required immediate mitigation to avoid a service disruption. The city’s temporary measures protected infrastructure while staff evaluate longer‑term solutions.
