City Responds to US Army Corps of Engineers – Seeks Clarification on Request
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City Responds to US Army Corps of Engineers – Seeks Clarification on Request
The City of New Albany formally responded to a joint letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources concerning restoration work at the historic Glenwood Park Dam on Silver Creek.
In the response letter, Mayor Gahan stated that the emergency repairs were made to address serious public safety risks following a tragic drowning caused by structural erosion. He emphasized that the emergency repairs were completed, the dam was fixed, and the dangerous hydraulic rollers had been eliminated.
In its original letter, the Corps has asked the City to restore the dam to its “original condition,” but doing so would re-create an imminent danger for the public. The City has asked the Corps to clarify whether “original condition” refers to the dangerous, eroded state prior to 2024 or the historically accurate structure now in place.
Recognizing the broader context of statewide water management planning, including Governor Braun’s Executive Order 25-63, the City has proposed a joint meeting with state and federal partners in July to collaboratively resolve any remaining concerns.
A full copy of Mayor Gahan’s letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers can be found HERE
