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.

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


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