Summary
An evaluation of the Lake Nicol dam is complete, and the city is moving ahead with spillway modifications to control water levels, with a full dam rehab expected in the next bond cycle around 2027-28.
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$90,310 for design now; roughly $1 million more for construction plus rehab costs.
✅Who benefits
Anyone living or recreating near Lake Nicol, since the work reduces dam risk.
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