NEWS RELEASE
Sept. 9, 2024
Information from USDA Forest Service Alpine Ranger District news release
SPRINGERVILLE, Ariz. — The western end of Hulsey Lake in the White Mountains will be closed from Sept. 10 through Oct. 17, 2024, so that repair work and maintenance can be done on the lake’s dam.
Recreational use will still be open on the eastern end of the lake. The public will be advised through signage, official notice, and future announcements.
These repairs and upgrades are critical to maintaining the proper function of Hulsey Dam to protect downstream communities and promote the health of Hulsey Lake and the creek as it flows down to Nutrioso, Ariz.. This project will help to promote the flow of water into natural channels and floodplains and reduce soil erosion.
The project will include the installation of an emergency spillway and will reconstruct the water control siphon and pipes that will allow the Forest Service to monitor and control the inflow and outflow of water through the dam to prevent unwanted downstream effects to the community of Nutrioso, Arizona in the case of a major flood event.
Hulsey Lake is a favorite among anglers and is also a great wildlife viewing spot. It is located on National Forest System Road 8056, off of U.S. Highway 180/191 near Escudilla Mountain. For more information and updates, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/asnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=44959&actid=42.