Lucky Peak Lake Water Level Drop for Ramp RepairsLucky Peak Lake Water Level Drop for Ramp Repairs On July 22, 2024, the water level at Lucky Peak Lake will begin to drop in preparation for repairs to the Turner Gulch boat ramp. The project aims to enhance the safety of the ramp by repairing and installing erosion controls. However, this will shorten the boating season by six weeks. Timeline and Implications: * July 22nd: Draining of the lake commences. * August 1st: Boats in shallow moorings should be removed as the lake depth will drop by 15 feet. * August 3rd: Minimum level reached for the marina, all boats must be towed. Lake depth at 20 feet. * August 5th: Gas station closes. * August 8th: Eastern boat ramp closes. * August 29th: West boat ramp closes. Important Dates: * September 1st: Ramp repairs begin. * November 1st: Ramp repairs expected to be completed, lake filling process to commence. Impact on Spring Shores Marina: The water level drop will necessitate the closure of most of Spring Shores Marina by the first week of August. All boats must be removed from the marina by August 29th. Lucky Peak State Park advises boaters to utilize the remaining boating season in August as much as possible. Visitors should consult the park’s website or check signs at the ramps for updated information and any schedule changes.
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The water level at Lucky Peak Lake will begin to drop on Monday, July 22, 2024, with the rapidly shrinking pool closing most of Spring Shores Marina beginning the first week of August and all boats being removed from the unit beginning August 29.e.
Lowering the water will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to begin planned repairs to the Turner Gulch boat ramp on September 1.stThe project will improve the safety of the 70-year-old ramp by repairing dangerous sections and installing erosion controls, but it will shorten the boating season on the lake by six weeks.
USACE manages the Lucky Peak Dam and other recreational facilities around the lake, while Lucky Peak State Park manages the marina, which has 298 boat slips, a fuel station, parking, and two ramps.
Repairs to the Turner Ramp are expected to begin when the lake level drops 125 feet from its current full water level. As scheduled, repairs will last from September to November 1.stwhen USACE expects to fill the lake.
Some important dates (as currently planned) and the implications for Spring Shores:
- July 22nd – The draining of the lake begins.
- 1 Augustst – Boats in shallow moorings are best pulled out of the marina; the lake is 15 feet deeper.
- 3 Augustrd – Minimum level for marina, all boats must be towed; lake depth 20 feet.
- August 5e – Gas station closed; more than 8 meters down.
- August the 8the – Eastern boat ramp closed; more than 11 metres lower.
- August 29e – West Boat Ramp closed; more than 110 feet down.
“The build-out will be rapid, but those who want to get the most out of the boating before the ramps close still have most of August,” said Surat Nicol, manager of Lucky Peak State Park. “Check our website and pay attention to the signs at the ramps for the latest information should the schedule change.”
