Reservoir Dam Removal

2026-11-03

The goal of the project is to remove the dam and 9 , 000 cubic yards of the accumulated sediment to reduce flood and erosion risk , protect water quality , restore the stream channel , and improve fish passage . The project includes partial removal of the concrete core wall and earthen embankment and removal of some of the accumulated sediment . Construction plans accompany this Request for Construction Bids ( Attachment A ). Work tasks will generally involve partial removal of the concrete core wall ; partial removal of the earthen embankment ; removal of all dam appurtenances including the concrete spillway , gatehouse , concrete wellhouse , and associated drain pipes ; removal of accumulated sediment ; stream channel restoration ; removal of the culvert remnants downstream of the dam ; and site restoration ( See Attachment A ). Seed and ( straw ) mulch will be performed as part of this contract . Refer to the construction plans for required seed mixes ( Attachment A ). Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm . Work is not allowed on weekends and holidays . Any change to work hours must be approved by the Project Engineer and Project Owner , once the Owner seeks approval of nearby landowners . All disturbed areas including any damage done to private property shall be returned to pre - construction conditions including repairs of the gravel road surface and access road . Disturbance shall be minimized during construction .

Vermont

2026-04-28