Dam Report September 2009

The dam was inspected in September 2008 by Mike Leslie of Willett, Hofmann & Assoc. He notes that, no significant repairs are required. The newly poured concrete overlay and rip rap satisfy past concerns.

The inspection cycle has started for this year (2009). The survey is complete.

The drainage valve in the drop inlet tube should be opened and cycled.

The grass, seeded after last years work has recovered quite well although it suffered during the drought.

I have requested Fischer dredge the catchment pond.

The board requested I scope out requirements for dredging and creating a settling basin. I contacted IDNR. No permit is required for the lake dredging, but drawings are required for the settling basin. However if it is less than one half acre in size, a permit will probably not be required.

A new regulation has been passed which requires that paid lake managers be trained and certified. Paul Mauer, one of the contacts at IDNR responsible for training, would like this to apply to all lake managers, so this might impact us in the future.

We have been asked to consider joining the Illinois Association of Lake Communities, $100/yr for associate, noon voting, membership. I can not attend the next meeting in Rockford 7^th Oct. Meeting after that at Woodhaven