Lake McQueeney Dam Construction Update

February 18, 2025

2-14-2025 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 Mid-September, 2025 (see below)

Current Work Status:

  • Pier 2 structural concrete foundation widening and downstream extension - completed
  • Bay 2 Pier 2 concrete spillway section pour - completed
  • Bay 2 existing structure demo – ongoing (Doghouse remains until cofferdam is sealed)
  • Bay 2 & 3 Cofferdam excavation – ongoing
  • Bay 3 existing structure demo – ongoing (Doghouse remains until cofferdam is sealed)
  • Maintenance bridge drilled shafts - completed
  • Maintenance bridge columns – 9 of 10 completed
  • South Embankment electrical – ongoing

Upcoming work:

  • Bay 3 cofferdam dewatering and excavation
  • Bay 2 & 3 upstream doghouse section demolition
  • Bay 2 cofferdam excavation
  • Pier 3 concrete seal slab
  • Maintenance bridge concrete column (10 of 10)
  • Maintenance bridge structural concrete bent caps 8 & 9 (2 of 5)
  • North downstream embankment armoring earthwork and concrete placements

Steel-Fab, Inc (steel gate manufacturer)

  • Gate manufacturing ongoing
  • First gate components have been delivered. Delivery will continue through mid-June

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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