Dike Failure Worries Prompt Major Repairs Near Folsom Lake
FOLSOM LAKE (CBS13) — Concerns about a dike failing near Folsom Lake have the Bureau of Reclamation preparing to make major repairs.
Sean Glavin loves connecting with nature on his mountain bike near Folsom Lake. He's one of countless people biking, hiking and boating in the area on a daily basis.
But federal officials have concerns for a heavily traveled road near the lake. The asphalt on top of Dike 1 needs to be fixed immediately, says Kyle Keer with the bureau.
"We are trying to tighten up and control the seepage right now," he said. "What we're trying to do is make sure is this is not a weak link in system."
The feds say they're going to cut the risk of the road collapsing or buckling up above by constructing a new filter and drain to keep any water seeping through the dike from eroding the soil.
Outdoor recreation shouldn't be impacted.
"We don't plan on closing it," Keer said. "It'll be open during construction."
That's good news for Glavin, who comes out four to five times a week.
"I have faith in the people who run the area here," he said.
Construction on the dike begins later this week, and is expected to be complete by the end of April.
