FreeLists / bristol-birds / [Bristol-Birds] Laurel Bed Lake

["Allen Boynton" <allenboynton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Folks,

I saw Ed Talbott's question about the road to Laurel Bed Lake.

The road is closed because of a problem with the dam and a 24-hour pumping 
operation over the last several weeks to try to keep the water level down. 
The road was closed as a safety measure to keep people away from the 
tractor-operated pumping system.
Unfortunately we are going to have to drain the lake substantially in order 
to make dam repairs, which are going to cost about $2-million dollars.  This 
drawdown is going to begin this week with the installation of siphons and we 
are hoping to lower the water level 3 to 4 inches per day.  We will have the 
area open again just as soon as possible.
You are welcome to call me at our Marion Regional Office for an update on 
the situation.  The number there is (276) 783-4860.  If I am not there, ask 
for Bill Kittrell.
Allen Boynton
Regional Wildlife Manager
VA Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries 

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