Lake to be lowered for dam repairs

I as well as a few people that have emailed me do question the reasoning for doing it this week. With the 4th falling on a Wed many homeowners / campers will be taking long weekends. If it only a few inches that’s ok, however if it’s lowered to an unsafe level for boating, people will be upset. If you would like to voice your concern please attend the Township Committee Meeting Monday 7/2.

From Hamilton Twp Director of Public Works

"Lake Lenape update June 29, 2007

During the ongoing inspection and repair work on the Lenape Dam facilities, O’Brien and Gere Engineers, the contracted engineering firm for Atlantic County and Hamilton Township, have discovered some voids within the dam apron on the downstream areas of the spillway. It has been determined that it is advisable to fill these voids at this time. Atlantic County has authorized the dive team of O’Brien and Gere to grout these voids on July 6, 2007. In preparation of this work the lake level will be lowered enough to avoid overflow over the dam on that date, when divers and contractors are in the water. Water levels will begin to be adjusted accordingly beginning on or about July 4, 2007. Lakefront residents will be notified by email, phone or directly to advise them of the upcoming work. It is anticipated the lake levels will be lowered one to two inches over present conditions for this limited period of time.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to the boating public or residents along the lake, however the importance of these repairs is a matter that must take precedence at this time. For further details about the repairs to be done, please contact County Engineer Joseph D”Abundo at 609-645-5856."