Richmond Dam Spillway Replacement - Project Updates


5/19/2026

  • SFC Civil Constructors (SFC) is pumping water out of the Richmond Lake and into Foot Creek.
  • As of 05/18/26, the Lake elevation has dropped 1.5 feet.
  • SFC is currently driving sheet piling for the auxiliary low flow spillway.
  • Foothills Contracting is starting to strip the topsoil off the working area. They have started removing material on the auxiliary low flow spillway.
  • Webster Wild Seed has started installing erosion control around disturbed areas.
  • Utility companies continue working diligently to move their lines out of the construction area.

5/11/2026

  • SFC Mobilized to the project site throughout the week.
  • Rain for Rent brought pipe and pumps to the site. They are working on getting them operational. The plan is to turn pumps on Tuesday, 05/12/26 to begin dewatering Richmond Lake.
  • BX removed the guardrail from the project.
  • Roughrider Crane Service mobilized and set up the 275-ton crane that will service the project.
    Foothills Contracting mobilized in a few pieces of equipment in preparation of stripping topsoil.



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