# California’s Irvine Lake will be drained for five years as crews repair its 93-year-old dam

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:08:28+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1933-california-built-santiago-creek-dam-to-create-irvine-lake-93-years-later-the-750-acre-reservoir-is-being-lowered-ahead-of-a-five-year-project-that-will-drain-it-entirely-before-rebuilding-key-dam-structures/articleshow/135073560.cms
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This month, Irvine Lake will see a significant decrease in water levels as vital dam repairs begin. The planned drawdown will facilitate crucial construction activities, enhancing the dam's structural integrity as per regulatory requirements. Water managers are closely monitoring potential winter weather effects to ensure community safety, while conversations with environmental specialists are und

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