Good morning, Gallia County. The dam emergency that had local residents concerned has officially been downgraded at Timbre Ridge Lake, where water levels have been reduced by nearly 20 feet following May's heavy rainfall damage. While the lake remains closed for the foreseeable future as officials tackle repairs to the 1974-built structure, the situation has stabilized enough to shift from emergency to alert status—a welcome development for our community's peace of mind.
Meanwhile, local infrastructure continues evolving with commissioners approving a reshuffling of $100,000 in grant funds to address pump failures at a lift station, extending project deadlines to August 2025. Families should mark their calendars for August 9th when the annual Healthy Kick Start event returns, offering free immunizations for qualifying children through age 18 at the Health Department. This one-stop opportunity to complete school health requirements comes with special parking arrangements via Merrill Evans Way.
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🌊 Dam slump emergency downgraded after water levels reduced. The Wayne National Forest has lowered the emergency status at Timbre Ridge Dam in Pedro to an internal alert following a slump on the dam face caused by heavy rainfall in May. Officials have drawn down the lake by 17-20 feet to assess necessary repairs, with the dam pool remaining at this reduced level for the foreseeable future. Timbre Ridge Lake will stay closed until repairs are complete, with temporary stabilization work beginning in coming months. The dam, built in 1974 by a private developer and purchased by the U.S. Forest Service in 1991, requires further analysis to determine appropriate long-term repairs.
📊 Gallia County reshuffles grant funds amid infrastructure delays. The Commission approved Amendment No. 4 to the 2019 Community Development Block Grant, reallocating $100,000 from household connections to sewer construction due to pump failures at a lift station. County finances show mixed results, with January's starting balance down $406,292 from the previous year, but July's balance up $1,073,184 compared to 2024. The amendment extends project deadlines to August 2025, allowing time for the stalled sewer infrastructure to become operational. Commissioners also designated August as Child Support Awareness Month and approved a water tap for the new Senior Center.
💉 Gallia County's back-to-school event offers free immunizations and resources. The annual Healthy Kick Start event provides required vaccinations at no cost for qualifying children through age 18. Families from Gallipolis City and Gallia County schools can complete school health requirements while connecting with community resources, including the WOUB Learning Lab. The August 9th event runs from 11am to 2pm at the Gallia County Health Department, with special parking arrangements via Merrill Evans Way. Local volunteers and sheriff's officers will assist with parking, with accessible options available upon request.
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