Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers

Summary

This Operations Report for the Hickory Log Creek Board of Managers meeting on February 6, 2026, details several key activities:

Reservoir Update: As of December 19, 2025, there have been no pumpage or releases, and the reservoir is at full pool elevation of 1060.0 MSL.

HLC Asset Renewal and Replacement (AR&R) Planning:

• The SCADA server and software upgrade project is ongoing and expected to continue through 2026.
• The intake vault improvement project's bids were rejected due to budget constraints. CCMWA staff will re-bid after updating the scope, with project completion contingent on grant approval.

Other Information:

• The Georgia Safe Dams Program conducted quality assurance inspections on January 15, 2026.
• The annual service contract with Joe Powell Services was renewed for $7,633.00.
• CCMWA Instrumentation and Controls staff completed quarterly calibration of all Sondes.
• The Town of Lake Lure, NC, will tour the dam on February 12th for operational information.
• The Q1 Visual inspection of the dam is scheduled for early February.
• A local Boy Scout donated two picnic tables to the public access area.

Citizen Impact

Residents utilizing the public access area of Hickory Log Creek Reservoir will benefit from newly donated picnic tables. Other operational updates are primarily administrative for the reservoir's management.

Confidence

high