Beginning the first week in November, Lake Montclair’s water level will be lowered three feet to allow for dock and shoreline maintenance.  After work is completed, the sluice gate will be closed, allowing the water level to naturally return to 188 feet above mean sea level (Powells Creek flow and rainfall will determine how long this takes).    

This action is being taken to permit maintenance of the down pipe structure grates and sluice gate.  A thorough cleaning of the Montclair beaches and common property abutting the Lake will also be done.  Sand on the beaches and in the swimming areas will also be replenished.

Lakefront property owners should take actions necessary to protect their personal property, i.e. adjust pontoon retaining lines to accommodate the lower water levels; properly secure or remove boats, kayaks, and other floating items.

It is also recommended that lakefront property owners use this opportunity to perform dock repairs, place rip rap, and perform other waterfront improvements such as thoroughly cleaning the exposed lake bottom behind their property.  This will contribute significantly to improving Lake Montclair.  Advance notification of the lowering of the lake water level should allow sufficient time for the submittal and approval of Property Improvement Requests (PIR) where required.  If you have any questions concerning what improvements require approval, please contact Covenants Director Phillip Zampino at 703/670-6187.