Henrico News Archives for Tag: Dam improvements

20 years after Gaston’s rains, Henrico celebrates start of work to revive Lake Overton

Posted on April 18, 2024.

Project will bring new dam, environmental improvements, public access

Richard Flanagan can’t wait to see Lake Overton vibrant once again, with fishing and other recreation, as it was before Hurricane Gaston’s remnants brought pounding rain in 2004.

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