Williams Lake levels lowered temporarily

Williams Lake dam – Dexter Construction will temporarily lower the lake level for the installation of coffer dam.
Photo: Cathy Vaughan, May 18, 2026
Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

Williams Lake dam – Dexter Construction will temporarily lower the lake level for the installation of coffer dam.
Photo: Cathy Vaughan, May 18, 2026

With the ice finally giving way to spring, work is beginning on the much-anticipated new Williams Lake Dam.

Happy Earth Day, Williams Lake!
Still a bit too cold for a swim, so celebrate with a song… just visit the post.
(Note: This page has been entirely recycled from 2018 material!)

This year will see the completion of a new Williams Lake dam that will keep the lake’s water at historic levels. Because the new dam will keep water levels high, it is now possible to breed eels in the lake – and that is exactly what is planned.

Winter is coming to a close which means work will resume soon on replacing the Williams Lake Dam.