An update of the Millsite Dam rehabilitation project was recently held. The Engineering Design Review for the rehabilitation was submitted to the NRCS National Design, Construction & Soil Mechanics Center on November 10, 2015 for the required detailed review. The review was completed under contract with the NRCS Design Center by URS Group, Inc. with expertise in seismology, geologic engineering, soil mechanics, hydrology and hydraulic design. The Design Review Report was then received by NRCS-Utah and the Utah Division of Water Resources on March 22, 2016.
The analysis of the review report resulted in many items addressed with further clarification by NRCS-Utah/UDWRe, other items however, have included more robust design adjustments, calculation and time requirements. As a result, it was recently decided that the main construction would commence in August 2017.
Tracy Behling, President of the Ferron Canal Company confirmed that the valves for the dam had been ordered. Additionally, the main valve and hydraulics would cost USD $300,000. All funding for the project remains in place.
Contractors must pre-qualify to bid on the project.