We have been notified by Bruce Campbell, the Cass County Drain commissioner, that our outlet dam is in need of repair- here is the letter he has sent to us in reference to it. This is all we know at this time, and we will keep you appraised of the particulars of the repair as soon as Bruce informs us..
08.28.09 Subject: Information for the Shavehead Lake Association Newsletters
The Cass County Circuit Court set a lake level for Shavehead Lake on February 29, 1959. The court’s decree set the summer level at 793.5’ and the winter level at 793.0’ and ordered the Drain Commissioner to maintain these levels to the best of his/her ability. To maintain these levels a control structure (dam) was installed. Structures like these are inspected every three years under regulations from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). Last October the dam was inspected and the report showed that erosion was taking place on the sidewalls and maintenance was required. The repairs to the dam are scheduled to take place in early September of 2009. Everyone in the Shavehead Lake District will be noticed for a Public Hearing at which time residents can come in and discuss the project and review the assessment roll. At this time the hearing date and location has not been set.
Hi Folks- An update on the dam repair- the repairs have been performed, and a letter has been mailed out to all of the lake residents in reference to the assessment for the repairs. The assessment apparently was determined by the "frontage" of each individual homeowners lot, and will be assessed on the winter property tax bill. Fortunately, the assessment was under $100 for most homeowners.. That's all I know for now.. Mike
Hi Sherman, Our "outlet dam" is located on what is also known as "Shavehead Rainbow Valley" / aka "Shavehead Creek"- the outlet of our lake is on the Southwest bottom-most side of our lake, and runs eventually parallel to rainbow rd. Our dam, although a "public" entity, is only "easily" accessed through a private property of a homeowner on rainbow rd. With many thanks to the home-owner of the property, and the relationship with them that our dam-keeper Stan Chandler has established over the years, Stan is able to access the dam when needed.
We all need to be very grateful to Stan for the wondrful job he has been doing in attempting to keep the outflow of our lake at its optimum.. We've had numerous problems with beavers, coming in almost overnight, and building their own dams- Sometimes as soon as one of the beaver dams are removed, they build another within a day or two.
So, please lets all join in extending a sincere message of gratitude to Stan for his tireless efforts in keeping the water level of our lake at its desired level..
This website is for the benefit of all of the residents of our Shavehead Lake community. Courtesy of Mike Bosela -resident, board member and treasurer - Enjoy!
This website is for the benefit of all of the residents of our Shavehead Lake community. Courtesy of Mike Bosela -resident, board member and treasurer - Enjoy!
