BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. (WECT) – Boiling Spring Lakes has the state’s final sign-off to modify the Upper (Allen Creek) Dam, a key milestone that allows the upstream lake to start refilling.
Boiling Spring Lakes has received final state approval to modify the Upper (Allen Creek) Dam, clearing the way for the area upstream to begin filling with water, officials said.
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Dam Safety program issued a Certificate of Final Approval, certifying the impoundment area can be refilled. City officials said a follow-up inspection was completed and the dam’s gate valve was closed July 21…