Whisky Creek Spillway Restoration

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$368,409
Fund Source
Outdoor Heritage Fund
Recipient
City of Barnesville
Status
In Progress
Start Date
January 2015
End Date
June 2018
Counties Affected
Clay
Clay
Project Overview
The project will construct a rock ramp over the existing 7-foot high spillway to restore fish access to the upstream reaches of Whisky Creek, while maintaining flow to Blue Eagle Lake through the control structure in the adjacent dike. The ramp will consist of a series of rock arches, designed to create riffle pools for migrating fish to rest as they make their way upstream. Restoring fish passage will allow access from the Red River Basin to over 36 miles of high quality head water stream habitat and well over 13,000 acres of adjacent lands designated by state and federal agencies for wildlife habitat.
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$368,409
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