New cracks found in Hodges Dam mean delays to fishing and boating on Lake Hodges
The discovery of previously unknown cracks and other concrete defects in the Hodges Dam will extend ongoing repair work by several months, forcing San Diego officials to restrict recreational activities on Lake Hodges and keep its levels low for longer.
‘Very expensive error’ hikes cost of San Diego sewage recycling system, may delay whole Pure Water projectGuerreiro characterized the newly discovered cracks as “superficial concrete defects.” They were not discovered during a comprehensive assessment of the Hodges Dam five years ago because they could only be seen when the water level was lowered in May for repairs.
The city of San Diego identified areas in the Lake Hodges Dam wall that needed to be repaired and sealed early in 2022.The lake, which is also called Hodges Reservoir, has been closed for boating and fishing since repair work began in May. Boating and fishing had been expected to resume in February. The San Dieguito River Park trails and facilities around the lake have remained open during the work.
“While this is a setback for the project schedule, it is critical that we do the best job possible to ensure that Hodges Dam remains safe,” he said. “The extra work on the repairs will be worth the additional time it takes.” City officials say the assessments are expected to reveal problems that will require an estimated $1 billion in repairs and upgrades in coming decades — and possibly some replacement dams in extreme cases.
City officials are also considering low-interest loans from the state and possible federal help to pay for assessing and repairing the dams as needed.
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