11 - R4504- Hancock Creek Dam Forest Road Closure Review 2025.pdf

This is a Forest Road Closure Review document prepared by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources related to the Hancock Creek Dam evaluation project. The document outlines the closure of forest roads in the vicinity of Hancock Creek Dam as part of a comprehensive dam evaluation effort. The project involves reviewing and documenting the status of Forest Road 4504 and its associated infrastructure in relation to dam operations and safety considerations. The closure review appears to be a preliminary assessment component of the broader dam evaluation contract (751/26442.JBB), establishing baseline conditions and access management protocols necessary for subsequent evaluation activities. The document provides detailed mapping and photographic documentation of the road closure measures implemented to restrict public access to the project area during the evaluation period.

The closure review serves as supporting documentation for the dam evaluation contract and establishes conditions for contractor access and project site management. The implementation of road closure measures indicates preparation for more intensive evaluation work requiring controlled site conditions. This preliminary phase ensures public safety and protects project infrastructure while detailed engineering assessments are conducted. The documentation provides essential baseline information for the evaluation contractor regarding existing road conditions, closure effectiveness, and current site access status that will inform the scope and methodology of the comprehensive dam evaluation work to follow.