Geotechnical assessment planned for 90-year-old Lake Country dam

Lake Country to assess condition of Crooked Lake Dam

The District of Lake Country will be conducting a geotechnical assessment of the Crooked Lake Dam to ensure the conditions of the structure meet provincial regulations. The structure, which was built approximately 90-years-ago, had last been upgraded in the 1960s, leaving “limited historical records documenting its structural condition.” “This project addresses those gaps by providing a modern, comprehensive understanding of the dam’s foundation…

Geotechnical assessment planned for 90-year-old Lake Country dam

A nearly 90-year-old dam that supplies water to the District of Lake Country will be undergoing a critical geotechnical assessment, the municipality announced Monday. The work is needed to meet provincial regulatory requirements. The province's Dam Safety Officer requires dam owners to maintain up-t...