The Long Lake Dam
One of LLISA's most important roles is maintaining the Long Lake dam, hoist, and sluice gate on Manitou Creek on the lake's west end. These three structures are important for maintaining the lake's water level, Chain o' Lakes access, and flood control. Contribute to the dam maintenance fund here.
The dam allows us to keep Long Lake's water level two feet higher than what it would otherwise be. Much of the lake would become beachfront without the dam, severely affecting property values and recreational opportunities. The hoist provides a means to bypass the dam, allowing access between Long Lake and the rest of the Chain o' Lakes. The sluice gate allows us to evacuate water from Long Lake during periods of high water and flooding, such as we experienced in April 2013.
The dam allows us to keep Long Lake's water level two feet higher than what it would otherwise be. Much of the lake would become beachfront without the dam, severely affecting property values and recreational opportunities. The hoist provides a means to bypass the dam, allowing access between Long Lake and the rest of the Chain o' Lakes. The sluice gate allows us to evacuate water from Long Lake during periods of high water and flooding, such as we experienced in April 2013.