Stoplogs Removed
In coordination with City of Minnetonka Public Works, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) removed stoplogs from Gray’s Bay Dam on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in preparation for the Dam opening this Spring.
MCWD and Minnetonka Public Works installed the stoplogs in November 2024, in accordance with the Dam’s operating plan. The stoplogs prevent water from passing through the Dam during the winter months, reducing ice damage, and are removed in the spring prior to opening.
Based on current water levels and precipitation forecasts, the Dam remains closed. During this time of the year, the Gray’s Bay Dam Operating Plan provides a large degree of flexibility in operations, to accommodate variable spring snowmelt and rainfall patterns. MCWD will continue to evaluate water levels and precipitation forecasts to determine when opening aligns with the operating plan’s goals.
also in this update
- 2025 Precipitation Trends and Forecasts
- Current Water Levels
- Gray’s Bay Dam Operations
- Water Level Resources