The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started work on one of Green Peter Dam’s two spillway gates Monday.
The work is similar to that performed on the spillway gates at Foster Dam in 2008 and 2009, strengthening the gate face; replacing the gate’s arms, trunnion pins and wire ropes; and replacing or refurbishing electrical controls, gearboxes and other systems, said Scott Clemans, public affairs specialist.
The road over the dam and adjoining areas will have…