Campbell County is moving forward with a $10 million project at AJ Jolly Park to ensure the long-term safety and stability of the lake and dam.

Beginning this fall, camping and lake access will close for the 2026 season so crews can repair and strengthen the dam, dredge the lake, and replace an aging culvert with a new bridge.

The driving reason for this work is safety. The dam is safe today, but proactive repairs are necessary to keep it that way for the future.

Crews will repair concrete and foundations, improve the system that controls lake levels, and fix drainage to preserve the dam’s strength for decades to come.

To make these repairs, the lake must be significantly lowered. Lowering the water not only creates the conditions needed for safe dam work, but also allows the County to

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