Lake Marion toe drain repair needed

Montgomery County has informed Montgomery Village Foundation that a toe drain at Lake Marion Dam has experienced a partial collapse. As the entity responsible for the structural maintenance of this dam, the county has determined it is necessary for safety to lower the water level of Lake Marion by five feet. The initiation of this process is expected to commence on Thursday, Nov. 16, with a gradual decrease of 1 foot per day until the desired level is reached. The county and its contractor will monitor the lake level to ensure it remains at the required depth.

To ensure the safety of the area, a temporary fence will be installed around the entire lake. The water level will remain lowered by 5 feet until the necessary repairs are completed. The county has not provided MVF with a timeline for the required repairs.  MVF will update the community when there is more information available on the possible timeline to complete the repair work.