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.: The Watchic Lake Dam

Note: The dam will be opened October 15. 2009, to lower the water level for the winter. This helps to prevent ice damage and erosion.

.: More About the Watchic Lake Dam

The Watchic Lake dam is a concrete and earthen structure 110’ long, built in 1850.  The dam is basically the same today as it was then, except for maintenance, repairs, and gate replacement.  The dam was built to hold the water level approximately 1 and  1/2 feet higher than we do today; therefore the spillway is too high to provide for self regulation during the summer months.   

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: 10/5/09

 

.: State Biologists Confirm Hydrilla Infestation in Damariscotta Lake

Dick Butterfield, a Jefferson volunteer for the Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association (DLWA), took a day-long workshop last spring on how to identify invasive aquatic plants. In September that course and Butterfield's keen eyes may save Damariscotta Lake from the most aggressive invasive aquatic plant in North America--hydrilla (hydrilla verticillata). ...Read More

      Posted: 10/5/2009                         

 

 

 

The Watchic Lake Association mission:  To protect and improve the ecosystem of the Watchic Lake watershed.

 

The Watchic Lake Association vision: To be recognized as a leader in proactive Lake Association oversight and execution.

 

***Important:  The dam will be opened on October 15, 2009 , to lower the  level of the lake. ***

Have you seen the Watchic Lake Association car decals? To order yours, please send a request with $3.00 for each decal to Julie Butler at the addresse below.  Please make checks payable to

Julie Butler

Faculty, St. George’s School

PO Box 1910

Newport RI 02840

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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