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Post by hartman756 on Sept 9, 2014 20:52:25 GMT -5
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Post by hartman756 on Sept 25, 2014 10:53:01 GMT -5
Here is an update. www.9and10news.com/story/26619853/emmet-county-dam-failure-impacts-oneal-lake#.VCQvFeORxcw.facebook
Looks like no trapping for this spot any more. usually trap it every year and it looks like there is not even enough water to float a boat. Also used to be a good bass and panfish lake. From the sounds of it the DNR is preparing the locals that the lake may be gone permanently . Don't understand what they are talking about when they say the cost is so high to maintain these floodings. They haven't spent much on maintaining them in my lifetime. They are just there with no need for maintenance (until something like this happens.)
BTW: My guess is this was all caused by a old beaver (and recently muskrat ) den that was in the dam ( and caving in the bank of the dam)in the exacted location the dam failed. Another flooding up the road is going to end up the same way as there are several large beaver dens deep into the dam there also. Every year new beavers move in and do more digging. |
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Post by ridge on Sept 29, 2014 11:34:40 GMT -5
Perhaps the beaver can put together some dams to create at least a small pond(s). I can see how the present condition would be very discouraging. We found fresh raccoon scat on the trail that winds down my ridge. You are always welcome to their pelts  . |
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Post by ridge on Oct 1, 2014 15:55:40 GMT -5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 1, 2014 Contact: Chris Freiburger, 517-284-5824; Kelly Parker, 517-284-5957, or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815 Grants available for dam removals and critical repairs The Department of Natural Resources has announced that its Dam Management Grant Program is now open for proposals. The third year of this grant opportunity will provide $350,000 in fiscal year 2015 to address Michigan’s failing dam infrastructure through the funding of dam removals and critical repair/maintenance. The DNR’s Dam Management Grant Program is focused on the growing issue of abandoned, unused or hazardous dams in Michigan. The purpose of the program is to provide funding and technical assistance to local and state units of government, nonprofit groups and individuals to manage dam removals or repair/major maintenance projects that will enhance aquatic resources and fishing opportunities, as well as reduce infrastructure costs and improve public safety in Michigan. There were six recipients as part of the Dam Management Grant Program’s first year (when $2.35 million was granted) and two recipients during its second year (when $350,000 was available). New this year is an online application process for prospective applicants. Interested parties will have to register with MiRecGrants and then complete and submit their applications once their registrations have been approved by DNR Grants Management. MiRecGrants can be accessed at www.michigan.gov/dnr-grants. Information on the Dam Management Grant Program can be found at www.michigan.gov/dnr-grants. Grant applications must be submitted through the MiRecGrants online application system no later than 11:59 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, to be considered for the fiscal year 2015 funding cycle. PERHAPS A LOCAL GROUP CAN APPLY FOR A GRANT TO REPAIR THE DAM IN EMMET COUNTY. |
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Post by hartman756 on Oct 1, 2014 18:10:21 GMT -5
Funny the DNR has this money available but yet they make it sound like they cant fix this one because of the cost. This one is on state land and owned by the state 
I don't know just who to talk to in the area to get the community organized but I will be asking around |
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