This page is dedicated to providing updates related to the Forebay Dam Remediation Project.  The main "Forebay Dam Project" webpage contains background and basic project information.

We have added a photo album that includes historical photos from the 20s when the project was originally build.

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June 9, 2020

Construction Status Update

February 21, 2020

Earlier Winter Weather Brought Pause to Forebay Project

November 13, 2019 - Construction Status Update

Updated Construction Status, New Construction Photos Added

August 7, 2019 Notice of Additional Early Morning Work Planned

EID is providing this courtesy notification regarding additional construction activities at Forebay Dam that are scheduled to have earlier than normal start times.

1. Friday, August 9 @ 2:30 a.m.
2. Saturday, August 10 @ 4:30 a.m.

Work prior to the usual start time is necessary to allow crews to complete concrete while air temperatures are cool. This work is critical to ensure the finished concrete structure will meet all necessary specifications.  

If you have questions regarding the project, or this notice, please contact us at ForebayProject@eid.org the District or at (530) 622-4513 and ask for a representative for the Forebay Dam Modification Project. 

Thank you for your understanding during this essential part of this important project.

July 23, 2019 - Notice of Early Morning Work Planned

EID is providing this courtesy notification regarding construction activities at
Forebay Dam that will be beginning at 3:00 A.M. on Friday, July 26.

Work prior to the usual 7:00 A.M. start time is necessary to allow crews to
complete concrete work in the emergency spillway while air temperatures
are cool. This work is critical to ensure the finished concrete structure will
meet all necessary specifications.

If you have questions regarding the project, or this notice, please contact us
at ForebayProject@eid.org the District or at (530) 622-4513 and ask for a
representative for the Forebay Dam Modification Project.

Thank you for your understanding during this essential part of this
important project.

April 19, 2019 - Information Update

Forebay Project public notice of 2019 work activities, including map

April 17, 2019 - Information Update

District staff will be performing a drawdown at the Forebay Reservoir in order to install important facilities between April 22 and April 27.  The work will require welding, cutting, and grinding operations on the trash rack platform.

September 28, 2018  -News Release

Forebay Dam Project Nears Milestone

August 29, 2018  - Information Update

8/27/18 - Regular Board Meeting II #5, Page 44

Photo Album: New Construction Photos Added

Drone Video of Construction

April 26, 2018 -  Information Update

04/23/18 - Regular Board Meeting II #11, Page 154

March 29, 2018 - Construction activities will be resuming in April

Public Notice with map that includes description of projected activities and estimated schedule

February 7, 2018 - Forebay Fish Stocking Allocation Transferred to Jenkinson Lake During Construction

News Release:   Fish Stocking to Increase at Jenkinson Lake

September 11, 2017 - Notice: Project Scheduled to Begin September 2017

Project Notice and Boundary Map

August 25, 2017 - Update

8/25/17 - FAQs

08/14/17 - Regular Board Meeting A1 #12, Page 374