Lake Lure Dam Reservoir Drain Project Update - Please "Do Not Enter" The Work Area

If you have been following Town News, you know that the Town of Lake Lure is in the process of installing a Reservoir Drain at the Lake Lure Dam.  Morgan Corporation is overseeing this project and you can see the work taking place at the dam right now if you have driven by lately.  This work includes a concrete bulkhead, metal portal door, and metal trash rack which have been transported by barge from the Broad River in Morse Park over to the Dam in recent weeks. This will be what seals off the Dam to install the 72” drain pipe and two valves.  Divers are working in the area and the Lake is being maintained on the low end of the Town's normal operating limits (between 989.5 - 990.5 mean sea level) as this work is being accomplished. As of this week, the project finished pouring concrete that will hold the Jet Flow Valve at the back side of the dam, which will diffuse flow, when the Town opens it up. To date, the project has poured close to 1,000 Cubic Yards of concrete, around 100 concrete trucks.

The Town of Lake Lure purchased the 72” Gate Valve and a 60” Jet Flow Valve that will serve as the reservoir drain.  The valves have been specifically made for the Lake Lure Dam and will allow the Town to drain the Lake down by as much as 20 feet if needed.  This is an emergency preparedness feature in the event the Lake needs to be lowered during a significant storm or for specific infrastructure work.   

If you are boating in the area, please note that "Do Not Enter" signs have been placed on the buoys near the Dam. The boom that is normally at the Lake Lure Dam is temporarily down for the work that is being done.  The "Do Not Enter" signs mark where traffic needs to stop, unless you are authorized to enter, or you have a home past the "Do Not Enter" signs.  

Thank you for your compliance in not entering this area while this work is taking place.  Please stay tuned for updates on this important project.  
 

6/21/24 Update

Morgan Corp and the Dive Team will be working this weekend both Saturday and Sunday to keep the Reservoir Drain Project on schedule. 

Please note the signs near the dam and continue to stay clear of the area.l for everyone's safety. 

Thank you.

7/3/24 Update

This week Morgan Corporation took delivery of the 1^st two segments of 72” pipe that will attach to back side of the dam and then bolt to the 72” Gate Valve.

They are currently in the process of building a custom rail system to install, lift, and fit the pipe through and into the mass concrete block opening.

Net up we hope to see the Gate Valve being delivered in August.

Stay tuned for more….

7/10/24 Update

Tomorrow, Thursday, 7/11/24 from 7 AM to 5 PM Morgan Corporation and the divers will be setting the trash rack for the new reservoir drain project.  Please avoid the Yacht Island area and the cove near the dam during these times. The barge cannot have any wakes hitting it during this time frame. The barge cannot have any wakes hitting it during this time frame.   

Thank you for your assistance and patience as this important project continues.  For questions, please contact Communications@townoflakelure.com.

7/11/24 Update

The work by Morgan Corporation and the diving crew continues.  Crews are pulling the Trash Rack out of the water currently to make some modifications to the attachment points.  

Please avoid the Yacht Island area and the cove near the dam on Friday, 7/12/24 from 7 AM to 5 PM. The barge cannot have any wakes hitting it during this time frame.   

Thank you for your assistance and patience as this important project continues.  For questions, please contact Communications@townoflakelure.com.

7/12/24 Update

The Morgan Corporation team will be working this Saturday, July 13th.

• Glenn Industrial will be working to install the remaining temporary anchors for the trash rack.
• The crane will not be suspended, so wake levels within Yacht Island can return to normal.
• The barge will stay in place on Sunday 7/14, and will be monitored.

The entire team is grateful for the support we have received this week!  

7/15/24 Update

Morgan Corp and Divers will be in the final stages this week securing the Trash Rack to the Dam on the upstream side. Next week crews will be looking at beginning the process of drilling the 72” hole to facilitate the new pipe and Valve installation.

Please see the three graphic renderings of the piping and valves on the downstream side of the dam.

• The Knife Gate Valve will be the 1^st valve installed closest to the Dam.
• The Jet Flow Valve is the 2^nd valve installed and will be used to diffuse the flow when in operation.

Stay tuned for future updates.