Temporary Dam Proposals
Monday, July 23rd, 2007There have been three different temporary dam site proposals to stabilize water levels for this summer and, if needed, for the short term until the dam is repaired or another permanent solution is found. The first proposal, which Michael Ranhoff described at the May 30th public meeting, was a temporary sandbag dam to be built at the narrowed point about half-way down Whitney Brook; the second location, just above the old bridge abuttment and Mr. Fortier’s property line; and the third location, at the mouth of Whitney Brook.
Temporary dams must have DEP permits and the applications must include written permission of property owners on both sides of the brook where construction is to take place along with a variety of documents. This is a lengthy process and many variables have to be considered.
Below are some of the emails that I have received over the past several weeks. These correspondences will give you an insight to the amount of energy and personal resources individuals have contributed, and realize the difficulties faced, to protect and preserve our beautiful lake.
As with the other “blog” categories, I encourage you to ask questions and make comments by clicking on “Comments” below or signing the lake association guest book on the home page. Then come back to this web page often to keep yourself informed.
Judy Hamilton
Note: Temporary Dam information emails are not yet up to date. The newest entries will be posted at the bottom.
Email from Ranhoff to Murch 6/4/07
Email update from Michael Ranhoff 6/5/07
Email update from Michael Ranhoff 6/13/07
Email from Murch to Ranhoff 6/13/07
Email from Hamilton to Murch 6/14/07
Meeting at the State House 6/20/07
Meeting Hartford Town Hall 2nd proposal 6/27/07
Answers to Savarese Questions 7/11/07
Ranhoff re: flowage rights 7/12/07
DEP returns Temporary Dam App. 8/6/07