The Watershed District and the City of Prior Lake have received several inquiries regarding restricting the flow of water from Spring Lake to aid in equalizing the level of water in Prior Lake. Any change in the natural course of water requires approval of the state. In 1983 and 1993 the Watershed District was granted permits from the Department of Natural Resources to sand bag the channel between the two lakes. The City of Prior Lake and the Watershed District are researching the impact of sandbagging on Spring Lake. On July 2, the Prior Lake City Council passed a resolution that asked the District to seek authorization for sandbagging the Spring Lake Outlet Weir “to such a height as may be approved without damage to additional public and private property surrounding Spring Lake.” After reviewing preliminary engineered flooding models, on July 8, the Board of Managers voted to support that request. The next step is for the District to finalize the models and supply the necessary paperwork with a permit application to the Department of Natural Resources.
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