The general goal of the Duncan Lake ICD improvement project is to provide additional detention/ floodplain upstream of Duncan Lake and improve hydraulic conveyance downstream of Duncan Lake to reduce peak discharges and level of flooding. Here are a few more talking points that describe the proposed maintenance and improvements along the Duncan Lake ICD (starting from downstream to upstream) as shown on the map:
April 22, 2026:
The Board has submitted the permit application and plans for the wetland/detention area on 100th Street to EGLE (formerly DEQ). We are currently awaiting their response. Once the permit is approved, we will finalize the plans and move forward with bidding the project.
We are hopeful to bid the project this summer, with construction planned for this winter (preferred) or early 2027. Winter projects can often result in more competitive bids.
After bids are received, the project engineers will compile the total project costs, establish the assessment roll, and schedule a Day of Review. All affected property owners will receive an invitation to attend and review the assessment details.
-Jim Dull
Barry County Drain Commissioner
Due: May 31, 2026
Did you know Duncan Lake features 4.2 miles of shoreline and 144 lakefront homes? There are 228 homes within the association community, with 93 residents currently contributing annual dues.
To encourage membership participation, exclusive lake stickers are being created for dues-paying members only!