Lake McQueeney Dam Construction Update

September 13, 2024

9-12-2024 Monthly Project Update

The Board of Directors for Lake McQueeney Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 (LMWCID 1, or “the District”) would like to provide residents an update on the work performed so far at the dam for the Lake McQueeney Spillgate Replacement and Dam Armoring Project.

Schedule Status:

Substantial completion date is currently late September 2025

Current Work Status:

  • Bay 1 – proposed spillway slab concrete placements completed
  • Concrete infill existing 1st pier void is completed
  • Fish ladder demolition completed
  • Structural concrete work for North abutment wall has started
  • Structural concrete work for 1st pier has started
  • South embankment grade beam for dam armoring is ongoing

Upcoming work:

  • Structural concrete – North abutment wall for lift #1 and lift #2
  • Structural concrete – 1st pier fish ladder extension
  • Structural concrete – 1st pier lift #1
  • Cutting Bay 1 cofferdam sheet pile
  • Begin Bay 3 cofferdam placement
  • South and North embankment dam armoring earthwork and concrete placements
  • Grout injection for retaining wall and sheet pile installation

Steel-Fab, Inc (steel gate manufacturer)

  • Steel Fab gate manufacturing is on schedule
  • Schedule on track to meet need by dates
  • Hydraulic cylinder factory acceptance testing (FAT) – Discussed during fabrication plant site visit and inspection
  • Steel Fab will submit calculations for testing oils and conduct oil testing per submittal comments
  • Site visit and inspection completed 9-6-2024

If residents have additional questions regarding the Lake McQueeney Spill gate Replacement and Dam Armoring Project, please use the Contact Us form to submit your inquiries.

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