This year's snowfall was 186% of normal and was record setting. The forecast for Summit /Wasatch Counties and the Provo River was predicted to be a greatly increased level of river runoff flow and severe flooding. Since the last time we had a high flood forecast it cost about $35,000 to fix the damage, the board completed the Bridge/River Improvement project. Luckily we experienced cooler Spring time temperatures which gradually thawed the snow pack. Even with the gradual thaw the runoff was impressive. All of the area's lakes are full and overflowing with a continued high level of flow in the Provo River. The attached pictures show the results of the dredging project. We were able to handle the increased flow of water and debris floating down the river without damaging the bridge or any of the roadways. This is also the first year of high water that the water didn't flow over the bridge. With digging out the river rock under the bridge it was able to handle the increased volume and flow of water. As a side note, we were visited by the county's Emergency planning Commissioner who praised our Association for the proactive way we avoided a possible disaster.
PROJECTS
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Earlier Event: March 28
River / Bridge Improvements
Later Event: June 29
Sage Lane road extension