It may be necessary to seed or transplant some native types of vegetation to stabilize the impoundment. However, if the impoundment is left alone, it will green up surprisingly quickly from seeds stored in the sediment. The newly formed stream channel on the old impoundment bed may also need some type of restoration work. If the new stream banks are highly erodible, bank-stabilization measures may need to be implemented. Alternatively or in conjunction with adding riprap, the banks may need to be graded to lessen their slopes to prevent large scale erosion and cutting of the banks.
Grants are available for much of the restoration work needed as the result of dam removal.
Repairs to Water Street.