Conversation with Brett Nolls of H.T. Public Works

I spoke with Brett Nolls of the Public Works department this morning. He indicated that dam gate #1 became stuck on April 16th 2008. He did have dialog with the County around that date, who is responsible for the dam infrastructure.

He indicated the first attempt to remedy the situation, through the use of sandbags, was this week. Unfortunately it was unsuccessful. The next plan, is to put a metal plate in front of the stuck gate, on the lake side. A crane will be required to do so. They plan on attempting to maneuver it into place this Monday 6/30 or Tuesday 7/1. The downside to this, will be if there is substantial rain, in the future and all of the gates must be opened, a crane will be required to remove the plate. He also indicate that there are additional gates in the power house that can be opened in emergency situations.