The County owns and operates two State-regulated, earthen dams (Upper and Middle) at Mint Springs Valley Park. The dams lie in series, with the Middle dam lying immediately downstream of the Upper dam. This project is to provide spillway enhancements and other associated improvements to both dams, which were recently determined to have a high-hazard potential and insufficient capacity. The funding allocation reflects the cost of design only.

Middle Lake:
The Lake will be fully drained for infrastructure improvements, including replacement of the bottom drain, construction of a new principal spillway, removal of woody vegetation, and installation of an Articulated Concrete Block (ACB) armored auxiliary spillway. The lake will be closed to the public and fenced during construction.

Upper Lake:
The water level will be temporarily lowered by a few feet to allow for the replacement of principal spillway pipes, channel maintenance, and vegetation removal. The lake will remain open, but some areas will be closed.

Trails: Portions of nearby trails will be closed for safety during construction.

Construction Schedule:
Work will take place in two phases and is expected to continue through December.

Contractor Information:
Authorized contractor personnel will be on site and clearly identifiable. Work will be limited to designated areas. The contractor supervisor’s name and contact information will be posted on the job board at the start of the project.

Questions or Concerns: Please contact Walter Harris