Lake Arrowhead Conservation Council
The mission of the Lake Arrowhead Conservation Council through fundraising, government grants and member donations is to protect and conserve the natural resources of Lake Arrowhead, specifically targeting the prevention and control of invasive aquatic plants and animals in our waterbody.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Nov 24, 2022
I apologize for the delay; this update was received on Wednesday.
Another update from Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (Dam Owner) regarding the lake level and dam repairs.
Good Morning Everyone,
The weather has cooperated quite well this week for a timely lake level reduction and repairing flashboards. Repairs will be completed today, with lake refill beginning this afternoon or evening and continuing through the holiday weekend. I will provide weekly updates until the normal lake level is reached. I thank everyone for your patience and understanding throughout this process.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Nov 22, 2022
Another update from Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (Dam Owner) regarding the lake level and dam repairs.
Good Morning Everyone,
The lake level has been reduced and reached the top of the dam. An evaluation is underway to understand the nature of the problem, potential repairs, and estimated timetables. Another update will be provided when an approximate repair and refill schedule is available.
Best Regards,
Nov 17, 2022 (5:00PM)
Hello Everyone,
Following the attainment of normal lake levels this morning, the seal between the bottom of flashboards and dam crest has failed. As such, the lake level is again required to be lowered to approximately the dam crest (approximately 3 feet lower than the current state) in order to perform repairs. This is estimated to take one week, but ultimately depends on precipitation and inflow conditions as you’re aware. Once that level is reached and the situation is evaluated, we will communicate an estimated repair and refill schedule.
Hopefully this does not present any undue issues as we remain outside of the typical recreation season. I will maintain the weekly update cadence, at a minimum, and will share additional information as it becomes available.
Best Regards,
Nov 17, 2022 (morning)
Hello Everyone,
Following this week’s precipitation and inflow uptick, I’m pleased to report that Lake Arrowhead is now back at the normal level. I appreciate everyone’s patience and attention to these matters and wish you a happy holiday season.
Best Regards,
Nov 15, 2022
Hello Everyone,
Following the completion of maintenance work and the start of Lake Arrowhead refill last week, we’re still about 2 feet below the full lake level. As you’re likely aware, the time required to refill is dependent on inflow which is out of our control. Based on current weather forecasts, the estimated time to reach the full lake level is approximately 1 week from today. I’ll continue to provide weekly updates until this level is reached.
Best Regards,
Nov 8. 2022
Another update from Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (Dam Owner) regarding the lake level and dam repairs.
Good Afternoon Everyone,
Work continues to progress well. Completion is anticipated during the day tomorrow (Wednesday 11/9/2022) with refill beginning at 7 A.M. on Thursday 11/10/2022. Given the rain forecast for Friday and Saturday, refill is anticipated to occur relatively quickly. As previously mentioned, you will be notified shortly after refill completion which will be the final update.
As always, your attention to these updates and patience with this process is appreciated.
Best Regards,
Nov 2. 2022
Here is your weekly update from Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (Dam Owner) regarding the lake level and dam repairs.
Good Afternoon Everyone,
With the weather being extraordinarily cooperative this week, work has progressed very well. Assuming the remaining tasks go to plan, we will be ready to begin lake refill on Wednesday 11/9.
Thank you
Nov 2. 2022
Here is your weekly update from Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (Dam Owner) regarding the lake level and dam repairs.
Hello Everyone,
I’m pleased to report that inflow has become more manageable with the water level finally reaching the target. We’re making progress on flashboard maintenance and replacement and the previously estimated lake refill date of 11/16/2022 still appears accurate.
Thank you
Oct 24, 2022
Hello Everyone,
Based on observed conditions this morning including the water level still above dam crest and the weather forecast, we’re estimating another week of time added to the schedule. The previous estimate had lake refill beginning around 11/9/2022; the current estimate is now 11/16/2022. The project continues to pass as much flow as physically possible, which includes removed flashboards, full generation intake, and full floodgate opening.
Per last week’s update, I offer a friendly reminder to please remind residents to stay clear of marked work areas and personnel 24/7 in the interest of everyone’s safety.
Best Regards,
Matt
Oct 21, 2022
Hello Everyone,
As an update, we continue to await inflow conditions to allow for the full lake level lowering. The lake level is approximately 6 inches high at this time, even with some work progress made by removing all flashboards. We anticipate that the previously communicated schedule (i.e., work completed in the coming weeks with lake refill beginning on or about 11/9/2022) is still accurate.
One important reminder I ask you to distribute to residents ASAP: In the interest of everyone’s safety, please do not pass the posted “construction area” signs to enter active work areas on private property. Please do not approach workers as unanticipated interactions can prove dangerous for those workers and/or the general public with various tasks in progress and tools and equipment in use.
We appreciate everyone’s continued patience and attention to these important matters.
Thank you,
Matt
Oct 17, 2022
Update from Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (Dam Owner) regarding the lake level.
Here are several updates regarding Lake Arrowhead levels. As of this morning, the Lake is about 1 foot above the intended level with all the rain lately. The intended level (i.e., about 4 feet below typical level) should be met in approximately 2 days. That estimate will ultimately depend on weather conditions.
Following a site inspection this morning, the estimated duration of the low water conditions is 3 weeks. This timetable would have lake refill beginning on approximately 11/9/2022. This duration may change as the maintenance work begins and more details become available. As things progress, the dam owners will provide us with updates.