Bowersock Dam Bladder Ripped, City on Alert | Lawrence News

A section of the historic Bowersock Dam has failed—thanks to a rubber bladder ripped apart by debris—but the concrete structure remains intact, sparing Lawrence from flooding. While the city can still draw water for treatment, low levels are exposing muddy banks and complicating filtration. Replacing the bladder could take four months and cost over $300K, with engineers exploring temporary fixes like a “water fence.” Long-term, they’re weighing alternatives like a steel gate amid concerns that debris from heavy rains may become more frequent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6644b457977f017