Potholes Canal Breach Update
Beginning the morning of March 7, District crews began cleaning and repair work on the Potholes Canal at the breach site, as well as removing the accumulated sediment in the PE59.4 Lateral. Initial focus was placed on repairing the Potholes Canal, to reduce the impact to water startup on those lands not served by the PE59.4 Lateral (Ride 624). The canal was repaired and back in service by the evening of March 9, however priming of laterals has been delayed due to manpower shortage as available District crews are working on the repairs.
Work continues on the PE59.4 Lateral, with removal of deposited sediment mostly complete and re-construction of two failed concrete drop structures slated to begin March 13.
Farmers, water users, land and property owners can check the District website at www.scbid.org or contact the District at 509-547-1735 for information regarding damage claims.
