1. Lake Windsor Drawdown 2018
Rick Echols, John Urquhart, and Mike Taggart
Lakes and Parks
Bella Vista Property Owners Association

2. What’s the Purpose Remove a gravel bar near the London ramp
Stabilize bank at London Ramp
Inspect and repair ramp
Remove gravel and silt from Pontoon Park
Allow residents opportunity to build and repair docks and seawalls
Allow residents to remove rock and debris from the lake in front of their property

3. What’s the Process?
POA and City will do courtesy dock and seawall inspections in August.
Lowered with 2 existing 30” gate valves.
Start process on 11/7/ Down by 12/01/2018.
Staff stationed along Tanyard Creek when gates are opened.
Goal is 3” per day and 6’ overall. Recommended by regulatory agencies.
Precipitation and groundwater can influence.
Allowed to refill beginning on 03/01/2019.

4. What Will Be Affected? Boat Ramps will be closed.
Floating Docks will need to be moved to deeper water, or preparations made to safely rest on the lake bed.
Boats will need to be pulled from the lake or preparations made so they can safely rest on the lake bed.
Previously unknown obstacles will be a hazard.
Water pumps will need to be removed to prevent freezing.
Call your heating and air company if concerned about geothermal lines.
Dilapidated docks may not support their own weight when the lake comes down.
Rain events could bring water up quickly. Secure all equipment above normal water line.

5. How Will It Look?

6. Fish Habitat Improvement
Plant Rye on shallow exposed mud flats.
Aids in nutrient cycling from the soil back to the water.
Provides early fish habitat when lake returns to full pool.
Hopefully better survival of early spawning fish (Crappie).

7. What Do I Do With My Boat?
Boats will need to be pulled from the lake or preparations made so they can safely rest on the lake bed.
Take precautions to keep lower units from freezing.
Make sure boats are properly secured so they stay in place during changing water levels.
Contact boat companies early to schedule work and storage.
Boats CANNOT be anchored in open water.

8. Tanyard Creek Concerns?
Stream with continuous flow.
Recent stream restoration will hold up to drawdown flow.
Conservation flow will be maintained for aquatic life including the Neosho crayfish, a species of concern during refill.
16 species of fish
42 taxa macroinvertebrates
Avalon tributary

9. What Permits Are Needed?
Permit for Common Property (POA)
To make alterations to common property
Miscellaneous / Accessory Improvements Permit (City)
To build or repair docks and seawalls.
Miscellaneous Improvements Permit (ACC)
Short Term Activity Authorization (ADEQ)
To dredge or remove material from the lake below water line.
Rick Echols:

10. What Accommodations Are Being Made?
Variance for storing boats at residence.
Trailer boats and store on grassy area at Pontoon Park.
Understand that you do this at your own risk.
We recommend taking all loose items off boat.
Leave floating docks and pontoons in place. Allow boats and docks to rest on tires. Pull tires out with a rope
Beginning October 15 Lake Windsor Slip Leasees will be able to use unsold slips at the Loch Lomond Marina at no additional cost by going through Membership Services.

11. Questions or Comments