Overview

The lake located within Country Squire Lakes (CSL), a 4,000-lot community in Jennings County, currently serves as the water source for the Jennings Northwest Regional Water Utility, which provides water for approximately 1,200 residents within and surrounding CSL. Sediment is reducing the capacity of stored water within the lake, limiting the water utility’s ability to handle drought conditions. The goal of the Country Squire Lake project is to remove an estimated 42,413 cubic yards of dredged material providing increased water quality for CSL and other area residents receiving water through the Jennings Northwest Regional Water Utility. In an effort to mitigate sedimentation, a forebay will be designed upstream of the lake. The forebay will allow for regular clean out and maintenance, reducing the amount of sediment reaching the lake. The project will also include improvements to public facilities and blighted structures elimination. READI funds will cover the sediment mitigation costs. Private funds will fund the rest of the project. It is anticipated the dredging project will be initiated in April 2023 with completion by December 2024.