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Custer Community Development Foundation seeks county support to close $1.5M West Dam shortfall
Summary
A new local foundation told the commission it has raised about $1 million for the West Dam flood-mitigation project and seeks county consideration for remaining funding after a state representative introduced a bill to cover part of the gap.
Lea Anne McWhorter and Bob Brown of the Custer Community Development Foundation presented the West Dam project in three phases: completed dredging, material removal with bids out, and dam construction anticipated in fall 2025. They told the commission the project is funded through donations and fundraising; roughly $1 million has been raised and another $1 million in private donations is expected to be matched, leaving an approximate $1.5 million shortfall for which Rep. Tim Goodwin introduced legislation.
McWhorter asked the commission to consider county funding if available and provided donation forms and flyers. The presenters described the dam as providing flood mitigation, an emergency water source in wildfires and recreational opportunities; the commission said it would investigate potential county funding and follow-up next steps.
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