Alcoa Badin Works

Badin Lake Remediation Status Update

 

The Badin Lake capping work continues to progress as scheduled.  The refilling of Badin Lake started at the end of last week.  So far, the lake level has increased a little over 4', and is less than 11' below full pool elevation.  The refilling rate of the lake will remain largely weather dependent, and will continue until the lake is roughly 5' below full pool.  We expect it will be at that level by the end of the year.  It will stay at this level until the capping work is fully complete.

 

The Badin boat ramp will remain closed to the public over the holidays and for the remainder of the capping effort.  Continue to monitor this blog site for project updates.  Real time Badin Lake levels can be monitored by using the link near the top of the page.

Badin Lake Remediation Project Status Update

 

The project proceeded as planned this week and continues to be on schedule.  The lake will immediately begin to be refilled to a level that is roughly 5' below full pool.  The rate at which the lake level can be brought up is dependent on weather and associated upstream (High Rock, etc.) lake level management.  Based on the current schedule we anticipate that the lake will be back to 5' below full pool no later than December 31st.  The lake level will remain 5' below full pool to assist in placing capping material.  The remediation project is expected to be completed by the end of January.

 

The Badin Lake boat landing and parking lot will continue to remain closed.  As previously advised, the general public should not approach work areas due to heavy equipment traffic and operations.

 

 Continue to monitor this blog for regular project status updates.  Real time Badin Lake level information can be found using the link at the top of this page.

Badin Lake Sediment Capping Project Status

Placement of capping material started this week. Barge traffic in the project area will begin to pick up, as materials are moved from the boat landing to the north capping area. As a result, the area is not currently safe for recreational watercraft and the community is advised to avoid the area.

 

The Badin Lake water level will continue to drop until Monday, December 10. At that point, the lake will be approximately 15' below full pool elevation for up to a week. Anyone wishing to use the lake during the low level period should proceed with extreme caution and avoid the Badin cove area.

 

Continue to use this site for project information and updates. Real time lake level information can be found by using the link near the top of the page.

 

Key Dates (subject to change):

 

• Water Level Lowering - now til 12/10/2012

 

•  Low Level (15 ft below normal pool) - 12/10/2012 thru 12/15/2012 

 

•  Badin Boat Ramp open – 2/1/2013