Lake & Dam Updates & Progress

The Corps of Engineers declared the Pendleton Lake dam as a Category One dam several years ago.

There are strict criteria for Category One dams, as developed by the Army Corps of Engineers. One of those are that the overflow runoff valve must be able to be opened and closed, according to the fluctuating level of the lake. That will mean that the existing overflow pipe and trash catcher (which is metal) will have to be replaced with concrete pipes and a mechanism installed which will allow faster and easier draining of the lake should a record rain occur.

When our community was established , the lake was created, the dam built, and the road was built on the dam, dedicated to the Town of Tyrone. The town owns most of the dam, but the community also owns a part, and the property owners at either end of the dam own the rest. 

The town is taking the lead on this project by communicating with the Corps, reviewing proposed plans, and updating the Pendleton HOA as information becomes available. Fortunately, the town applied for—and received—a federal grant which will cover the entire cost of the project, with no financial liability to homeowners.

The project commenced in January of this year and is expected to be completed around November 2026. During this time, part of Pendleton Trail near the clubhouse will be periodically inaccessible, although the clubhouse and pool will remain open throughout the project.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Pendleton HOA.