Leland Dam Authority Regular Session, 1/28/2026

The Leland Dam Authority held a regular session on January 28, 2026, focusing primarily on the inspection results and necessary repairs for the dam. The discussion centered on developing a phased project scope including design, crack monitoring, underpinning, apron resurfacing, riprap installation, and project management for bidding and permitting. The Authority considered issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for engineering services to design and oversee these repairs, with an estimated design cost of $40,000 to $50,000. They emphasized the urgency of monitoring new cracks and addressing scour issues to ensure dam stability and safety, aiming to complete major repairs by 2029. Funding sources discussed included contingency funds and potential capital improvement program allocations, with a suggestion to investigate the existence of a special assessment district as a possible funding mechanism. Additionally, the Authority reviewed the draft Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and planned tabletop exercises to test and refine emergency response procedures, targeting adoption of the EAP and conducting exercises by mid-2026. The meeting concluded with a motion to proceed with preparing the RFP for the dam repair design and monitoring services.