Partial drawdown of Banks Township lake scheduled to begin today

Partial drawdown of Banks Township lake scheduled to begin today

Partial reduction of Hemlock Lake is scheduled to begin today in Banks Township.

PFBC Announces Partial Drawdown of Hemlock Lake

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced that a partial drawdown of Hemlock Lake, formerly known as Straight Run Dam, in Banks Township, Indiana County, will begin Thursday, February 26. During a recent routine inspection, deficiencies were identified within the dam’s concrete auxiliary spillway. The partial drawdown is being implemented as a precaution to keep the auxiliary spillway in a dry condition u…

Hemlock Lake Water Level To Drop Over Dam Safety Repairs

HARRISBURG, PA — Hemlock Lake in Indiana County will be lowered by an additional three feet beginning Thursday, February 26, after inspectors identified deficiencies in part of the dam’s spillway system. What This Means for You Water levels will drop to about six feet below normal pool levels. Walk-in ice fishing is prohibited until further notice. Both public boat launch ramps are closed. Why the Water Is Being Lowered During a recent routine …