Formwork for the Valve Tower
Formwork for the valve tower’s cantilevered deck and preparation of the intake structure’s screens is taking place.
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The Lake Williams Dam project COMPLETE
To meet the future needs of York Water customers, we have invested in rebuilding and enhancing the Lake Williams Dam structure with state-of-the-art engineering technology. This work is an investment that will meet the needs of our community and our customers for the next 100-plus years.
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Downstream Right Training Wall
The initial placement of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) on the Lake Williams Dam downstream right training wall section it taking place.
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Valve Tower’s Third Pour
The valve tower’s third pour has been framed up for the next sectional pour.
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Past President, Jeff Hines, Visits the Site
York Water’s past President and CEO, and current Board member, Jeff Hines, visited the Lake Williams Dam site.
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Encasement Formwork
Preparation to pour concrete in the outlet pipe encasement formwork on the bottom of Lake Williams is taking place.
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Valve Tower’s Second Lift
The new Lake Williams Dam valve tower’s second lift has been poured and the 48” diameter ductile iron outlet pipe is now visible behind the cofferdam.
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Second Lift Rebar
The dam’s valve tower second lift rebar has been prepared for the next concrete pour.
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Valve Tower to the Spillway
Two sections of 48-inch diameter DIP outlet pipe are being connected by Steve Clingan, KCI, from the valve tower to the spillway.
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New 48” Pipe
Fill material for the new 48” pipe that will be installed from the valve tower to the spillway is being placed.
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Excavation Continues
The dam’s original 1911 core wall has been exposed for future connection to the new dam structure.
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