Leland Dam Authority, 3/25/2026

The Leelanau County Cleveland Dam Authority held a regular meeting on March 25, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving a draft Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam. The discussion centered on finalizing the EAP document, addressing inconsistencies in contact protocols and communication flowcharts, and planning a tabletop exercise to test and refine the plan. The Authority agreed to approve the EAP as a working draft to be submitted to the county board for formal adoption, with the understanding that revisions would continue based on feedback and emergency preparedness exercises. There was also mention of coordinating with local contractors for potential emergency repairs and considering the installation of a warning siren for imminent dam failure. Additionally, the group discussed scheduling future meetings to review engineering RFP responses and other dam-related maintenance issues. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the groundwork was laid for future procurement related to emergency management and dam maintenance.