# 10152026_Leland Dam Authority

The Leelanau County Dam Authority meeting, dated October 16, 2026, included a presentation from Smart Structures on its revised proposal for a dam engineering evaluation, abbreviated failure-mode analysis, and monitoring plan. The proposed work would compile historical inspection and construction records, assess risks, recommend any needed instrumentation, and deliver a final report over five months. Smart Structures said its proposal included a cost breakdown, but no dollar amount was stated. The authority also planned to review the revised scope from another proposer; no vendor selection, contract award, or procurement vote was recorded.

Members discussed access and accessibility at the dam walkway near the hotel. A motion was made to authorize the administrator to notify the hotel to meet ADA guidelines at that access point by December 31; the transcript does not clearly capture a vote on the motion. The authority also discussed scheduling a tabletop exercise to review the draft emergency action plan, with a November date considered. Approval of the prior meeting minutes was deferred to the next meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Sources
- [10152026_Leland Dam Authority](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsCypBIIue4) - Leelanau County Video Service