The Village of Lake Orion has applied to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a permit to temporarily draw down the level of Lake Orion by 36 inches.
The drawdown is to allow the village to inspect the dam and to give residents around the lake the opportunity to repair their seawalls.
The DEQ has acknowledged receipt of the application and is currently reviewing it. The Village anticipates receiving permission to begin lowering the lake around Sept. 10 to 17.
The re-filling of the lake will begin on Nov. 1.
Boaters need to be aware that once the village begins to lower the lake, they need to get their boats off the lake.
According to the village, failure to act in a timely manner may result in their not being able to move their boats until December.
Homeowners around the lake are encouraged to apply now for any DEQ permit they may need to do work on their seawall or beach area.
The DEQ can be contacted online at www.deq.state.mi.us/lwm or by calling (517)373-9244.