For the last 4 weeks contractors have been busily working to remove the old Mill Race dam and improve the streambed through Booth Kelly for improved fish passage.
Staton Companies has removed some 1,500 cubic yards of concrete and moved 6,000 yards of dirt. Tons of old steel was recycled.
The beginning of dam demolition
Hammering on the South Retaining Wall
Demolition during the dry summer months raises a lot of dust. A water truck patrolled the area spraying water on all work areas to control dust.
The Carpentry Shed was built over the Mill Race. We removed the building and pulled the piles from the streambed.
During the demolition and subsequent excavation, we discovered extensive foundations, walls, and floor slabs that had to be removed.
Some of the rebar that was recovered from the demolished concrete. All concrete and steel was recycled.
Removing the last of the sheetpile that was used as a part of the dam
