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.