Background
Chain Lake Dam is an earth-filled embankment, complete with a concrete spillway and a corrugated steel culvert Low Level Outlet (LLO). The dam, located in Electoral Area "H" approximately 36 km northeast of Princeton, British Columbia, is situated at the south end of Chain Lake and flows into Hayes Creek. The dam currently impounds approximately 1,348,000 m³ of water at the spillway crest level, and the watershed area upstream of the dam is approximately 9.2 km². Currently, the consequence classification for the dam is rated “Significant” and partial failure could lead to downstream flooding and flood damage.
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May 17, 2024
Work continues on the Chain Lake Dam Upgrade project. Find out more by clicking on the link below.
Chain Lake Dam Upgrade Information Meeting - February 5, 2025
FAQ
- What is the estimated cost of decommissioning the dam?
- Who pays for the decommissioning of the existing dam?
- What happens if the cost of the upgrade is in excess of the estimated amount?
- Have all grant opportunities been exhausted, or are there more being considered?
- With respect to ongoing costs, is there any risk that could escalate and be passed on to property owners?
- The dam classification is identified as HIGH; are there any risks going forward?
- Are copies of the existing bylaws available on the project website?
- Is there a breakdown for the $24,000 of operating costs?
- With cost overruns on other capital projects being a concern, is there an allowance for a property owners representative to be part of an oversight committee making decisions regarding use of funds?
- Is the Shinish Creek Diversion bylaw a separate or combined bylaw with the dam structure?
- Is the Province part of the 62 properties participating in the project expense?
- If the residents are funding a significant portion of this project, can the RDOS waive the residents annual property taxes each year until the funded amount is matched?
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