(HOLDREGE, Neb.) – The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District will lower the water level at Johnson Lake prior to construction of a replacement boat ramp in Bullhead Point near Medo’s Resort.
The water level at Johnson Lake will drop approximately eight feet starting September 2 ahead of the construction work which is scheduled to begin the second week of September. The contracted boat ramp construction is anticipated to be completed between Sept. 20-27 at which time the lake will begin to refill. Lake water levels should return to normal within the first two weeks of October.
While the lake is down, cabin-owners who may wish to perform shoreline maintenance are reminded to contact Central to obtain any necessary permits prior to initiating such projects.
All drawdown plans are subject to change depending on irrigation demand, river flows and rain events.
In addition to the ramp at Johnson Lake, a new boat ramp is also being constructed at Phillips Lake this fall. The current boat ramp at Phillips Lake will be unusable due to low lake water levels during the construction and maintenance work that will take place mid-September through mid-October. Central is working with the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission to complete this project.