The Dam http://lakepowellforest.org/thedam/ thedam en-us Nucleus CMS v3.64 � Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://lakepowellforest.org/thedam//nucleus/nucleus2.gif The Dam http://lakepowellforest.org/thedam/ Retention Basin Outlet Structures might be the answer? http://lakepowellforest.org/thedam/index.php?itemid=5 footbridgeUnder the Last Word column of the VAGazette (May 31st), an anonymous writer said:

 

" It will be a major mistake to make the once serene and scenic Lake Powell into a wetlands. Beyond the obvious aesthetic diminishment, there has been and would be a major environmental decline from what previously existed. That area is seen by thousands of visitors to Jamestown, and the former lake was a great introduction and 

a regional land enhancement. Considering the large cost for a new dam, which seems to be the cause of delay, have all design alternatives been carefully reviewed and other options explored? Reference was made to the often seen detention [sic] basins, which appear to have a more simplistic outlet structure. Perhaps all options have been examined, but a new study could be a new start to keep the ball rolling. Regardless, let's hope we get back to once again seeing that beautiful lake, and in a timely fashion."]]> General http://lakepowellforest.org/thedam/index.php?itemid=5 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 16:58:00 +0100 Will inertia provide the answer? http://lakepowellforest.org/thedam/index.php?itemid=7 The Dam June 2008Slowly, the lake is dying with undergrowth and eventually forest taking over.

 

This lake did provide a good sediment trap for  41 Sub-divisions and commercial developments (See Commentary by Charles A. Lord). Now, storm water will rush straight passed the broken dam, into the James river. Is this really an environmental improvement? 

 

[The broken Dam - June 2008] 

the dam

[The Broken Spillway - June 2008]

North end of the lake

[A view of the northern part of the lake - June 2008] 

]]> General http://lakepowellforest.org/thedam/index.php?itemid=7 Sat, 7 Jun 2008 16:58:00 +0100 Wetlands Mitigation Bank or Swamp http://lakepowellforest.org/thedam/index.php?itemid=4 Lake PowellUnder the title, Empty Lake Powell offers new benefit, Gazette reporter Cortney Langley writes:

 

JAMES CITY - A novel plan for Lake Powell would leave it empty of water but fulfilling nonetheless for the owners.

 

The Army Corps of Engineers recently asked the owners to consider not repairing the dam for refilling, and instead establish a wetlands mitigation bank.

 

lakeSee The Virginia Gazette May 28, 2008 for the full story

 

[The pictures were taken of the Lake prior to the collapse of the Dam.] 

 

 

 

 


]]> General http://lakepowellforest.org/thedam/index.php?itemid=4 Sat, 5 Apr 2008 16:51:00 +0100 Lake Powell Owners plan ahead http://lakepowellforest.org/thedam/index.php?itemid=3 North of Jamestown RoadIn Saturday's Virginia Gazette, there is a letter by Donald Topping, The Lake Powell Owners, On behalf of the private owners of Lake Powell and Lake Powell Dam, the letter sets out to thank all "who have been an integral part in the discovery phase of the creation of a service tax district."

The letter talks about a .... 

 

 

 

 

[Photo: Lake, North of Jamestown Road] 

The letter talks about a foundation for a viable solution in the restoration efforts. It lists the current work activities being carried out with a local environmental group, which is expected to take 90 days.

  • Site Review
  • Dam Evaluation
  • Mitigation review
  • Mitigation feasibility study
  • Regulatory support

 



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