Crews drain pond as repairs begin on Evans Street dam

Those driving by Red Mill Pond have likely noticed the water level is quite low. The Lenawee County Drain Commission lowered the water level so they can inspect and begin repairs on the dam. “If everything goes well, we’d be able to start repairs this week or next,” said Lenawee County Drain Commissioner Stephen May on Tuesday, Oct. 14.Drain commission staff and local contractors are completing the work on the dam after the lone bid for the project was rejected because it asked for almost double the $315,000 estimated cost. Repairs will focus on concrete patching, the steel catwalks, and replacing a security fence, which are being completed by local contractors and the commission staff itself.Originally, the dam was to be drawn down until the end of May 2015; however, May said that if all the repairs can be completed by November 1, the pond would be refilled then.May added that the refilling of the pond would not be contingent on the catwalk or fence being complete, as that could be done after the water level is returned.

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