WOLF CREEK DAM - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the allocation of $57 million for work on Wolf Creek Dam, but they report not being ready to make a decision regarding this summer's pool level.

Officials reported that this new infusion of money will keep the work on the dam progressing. The Corps' Nashville office, which is in charge of the project, has reported marked improvements at Wolf Creek Dam since lowering Lake Cumberland to an elevation of 680 feet above sea level and beginning the grouting program last year.

As drilling and grouting have moved forward at the dam, a significant portion of the upstream grout line has reached closure, according to the new Corps report; sixty percent of the total length of the embankment holds a continuous line of grout.

One of the areas noted as the worst for seepage in recent reports as well as in the early 70s is what has been referred to as the "wraparound" where the earthen portion of the dam meets the concrete portion. In the early 70s, when the condition of the dam had deteriorated there were sinkholes in the dam and muddy discharge welling up into the river just below the dam.

Mike Zoccola, the chief of civil design branch at the Nashville office of the Corps reports the other location of bad seepage was also located during the previous repair.

He said the wraparound and another area near the center of the earthen portion where engineers has stepped the other wall down deeper into the bedrock because "they hit some bad rock."

During previous meetings, Corps officials reported that the latest round of seepage began after the lake was held at near-record low levels because of flooding on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.

But Zoccola reports that the condition of the dam, judging by their observations and instrument readings, is much better now; though not all of that may be attributable to the work on the dam.

The issue on the mind of tourism officials and lake-related business owners of late has been the suggestion by the Corps that the level of the lake may be increased for the summer tourism season, if the grouting is successful at significantly slowing the seepage.

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If you have any questions or comments regarding the lake levels and State Dock, please give us a call at (888)782-8336 and we'll answer any concerns that you might have.

When visitors drive down the hill as they arrive to the State Dock this summer, they might think their eyes are playing tricks on them and think they're at the wrong marina.

The truth is that we decided it was time to give our rooftops a little attention and give them a new look.

You may recall that the roof of the main building was a teal color that matched the color scheme of the business logo from years ago. In additions, the new buildings that have been constructed in recent years have had roofs of various colors put on them.

So to match the blue color scheme of the State Dock logo everyone has come to recognize, the paint job has begun and should be completed within the next month assuming the weather feels like cooperating! All the buildings on the marina will be the same shade of blue that is on the logo as well as our boats.

We think it has already given the marina a whole new look. Being "blue" isn't always such a bad thing!

State Dock's marina community will be growing larger in 2008 as new dock sections are being added for the fifth straight year. The new slips helps provide a solution to the ever expanding community of cruisers and houseboats that need a place to call home on Lake Cumberland.

Over 80 new slips will be installed this year, including houseboat, cruisers and runabout sizes. You can see a full list and map of current and future slips by clicking on the picture to the left. You'll also see the full listing of sizes and prices.

Don't forget some of the many features of residing here at State Dock... Free water, Free cable TV, Free wireless internet, Free pumpouts, Trash pick-ups at your slip, 5% discount on fuel and store purchases and and many more! Last year we also adding Valet Parking to our list of services. And don't forget about the new fitness center!

State Dock continues to grow it's marina community. Come down and see why we are the fastest growing marina on Lake Cumberland. For more information or to check slip availability, please give Bill Jasper a call at (888)782-8336 or email him at bill@statedock.com