Roadway Removed
The roadway over Lake Williams Dam has been removed.
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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.
Do you have questions about the Lake Williams Dam Project? See our FAQs here.
Water Street Bridge Removed
The 67-year-old Water Street bridge, piers, and bascule gates have been removed, and site preparation is underway for the demolition of the dam’s spillway.
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It’s Demolition Time
Watch a video update from the site.
Read More ›Water Street Bridge Closed
Detour signs have been removed from Water Street, but the Water Street bridge remains closed.
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FAQs for the Lake Williams Dam Project
Do you have a question about the Lake Williams Dam project? Read the answers to frequently asked questions here.
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Lowering the Lake Williams Reservoir
Dam construction work is slated for April, 2022.
Please keep out of the lake bed. It is extremely dangerous to trespass on this newly exposed lake bed. Trespassers will be cited.
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Access Road
Our contractor completed the temporary access road work on January 14, 2022.
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Work has Begun
Preliminary site construction activities to install an access road on the south side of the Lake Williams Dam in Springfield Township have started.
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Reservoir Lowered
Lake Williams reservoir has been lowered about 6 feet, in accordance with Fish and Boat Commission requirements.
Read More ›Geotechnical Tests
Geotechnical investigations on and around the dam have been completed.
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