Crystal Lake Dike is Repaired – the Before and After
Repairs were completed on Thursday, March 14, 2024 after it was noted that several feet of the dike that holds back water from Crystal Lake had eroded away. The apparent cause: High winds creating waves in the lake. In addition, the actual water level was high due to recent rain, melting and thawing, and improvements in the City’s water system.
Various measures were employed to reduce the water level in Crystal Lake so that flooding was no longer a concern and the rip-rap stones seen in the AFTER photo were installed to stabilize the dike. All of this was done in consultation with the City’s Conservation Agent, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the City’s contracted dam inspectors. Coincidentally, a dam inspection report from 10 years ago had recommended the specific action taken in the event of this exact circumstance.
Mayor Nicholson’s Report to City Council on Crystal Lake Dike, CLICK HERE.