Lake Lure wastewater plan begins
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WSPA) – Town officials in Lake Lure will begin lowering the water level Monday as the cleanup from Hurricane Helene continues.
7NEWS previously reported that Mayor Carol Pritchett stated that the lake was 'extremely unlikely' to open for the summer of 2025 due to the aftermath of Helene. The mayor stated that the town is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to remove the subsurface lake debris, silt and sedimentation.
The drawdown plan is for around a foot to a foot-and-a-half of water to be removed each day.
Lake Lure will be lowered to almost 30 feet below full pond, while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will work on and inspect the dam and sewer system.
Town officials said public work crews are working to continue to clear the park and begin the beautification process.
At this time, there is no boating or swimming allowed in Lake Lure.
Several attractions and activities are available in the area while crews continue to work on the lake such as Dittmer-Watts Nature Trails, Lake Lure Green Space, Pool Creek Picnic Park, Youngs Mountain and Rumbling Bald Golf Courses.Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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