Eagle Creek Dock

My question and answer to Site Superintendent,
My question is, "why can't we have a dock at the boat ramp"?
We all have seen how the fluctuating water level can destroy a dock but there must be a solution ( i.e. remove when flooding occurs).
It looks like this time of the year is a good time to repair or replace the dock that is broke.
Also are you planning on removing the unsightly dock that is setting in the middle of the cove?
His responce,
Thank you for your inquiry. The answer is "you can have a dock at Eagle Creek". Now, I know what you are thinking - you have heard that before! I understand your frustration and I want you to know that I share in your frustration. This has indeed been four years. I have been told that this problem will get taken care of this year, but I will be honest, I have been told that before.

I am pushing as hard as I can, and I want you to know that I remain committed to doing so. Please know that your concern is my concern. Replacing the walkway to the dock is a project that has been in the works since the new walkway failed so soon after being installed. This will remain a top priority until the job is completed.

As far as the dock in the middle cove, we will be addressing it this spring/summer. We've had a lot of feedback on this. A lot of boaters/fisherman like it out there. It certainly isn't useable as is, though so we will be either pulling permanently or pulling and restoring it to a functional condition.

Thank you again for your inquiry, your concern and your commitment to Eagle Creek. I promise you that I will not stop pushing on this project.

Richard Glazebrook
Site Superintendent
Lake Shelbyville State Parks

What do they do on that dock in the middle? Swim! There are cables all around it. Wow! You can use them now!! Sounds like hell will freeze over before they do anything!! Oh, it is!!

By the way we can't have a dock up there that might cost 1000 bones to make. We got a 10 million dollar visitor center!!! They care! Oh and heated bathrooms!! Now that's what we needed with the old out house still there.....huh! Amazing. I wouldn't believe a durn thing they say! Eagle creek sucks to launch at! On top of that, the cpo is a regular there! Not that it matters but I just don't have time for haggling unless its necessary!! Wheewwwweeee!

I have contacted Senator Chapin Rose for his help.

This is good news. Thanks eagleeye for looking into this. Hopefully it gets fixed. I really like using the ramp.

Heck fire if they need manpower, I would and know others would volunteer to help out. Friends of Lake Shelbyville sould have funds for the project too.

Funds.It can't be a matter of funds.Have you seen the dock at wolf creek?I would like to know what the cost of that dock was.

we have a new group of 50 guys I will add it to the information meeting for the club. Someone has to know a way we can get this done in a quick fashion.

get Rosenthal to launch his boat there a few times and we will have a new dock

The cost of the dock is stupid! They have union carpenters build everything. On top of that they have to zone it and jump thru a bunch of hoops. I was approached by a guy about how to improve 9th street ramp. I told him to move the light across the road where it done some good! He went on a spree of how much money it would cost! Just to move a light 100 feet. It never happened. They built a dang bathroom!

I understand that the Corps is planning on moving the light at 9th street closer to the top of the ramp.

That would be awesome! We talked about this around seven years ago!!! It sure would be nice. Docks at eagle would be amazing. That's one of the best places to launch early on!!

I have peace of mind when I launch and dock my boat at lake Shelbyville knowing it has been built by union tradesman.

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Originally Posted by tom g

I have peace of mind when I launch and dock my boat at lake Shelbyville knowing it's been built by union tradesman.

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Is that the reason the one at eagle creek washed away

Union made, that's why it's still floating. Engineering problem!!
"Looks good on paper"

I talk to my local DNR all the time. They are in a tough position. They have a list of projects that need to get done, plus their regular duties of fish stocking, habitat control, and monitoring the waters for poachers and other bs. They request state funds and help, however all that DNR money has been funneled into the General Account and goes to other top priority projects (read pet projects for the governor, and senators). You want change, your barking up the wrong tree. Write your congressmen, senator and governor.

I am totally amazed!!! The dock is in at eagle creek! My hats off to whomever got this completed!!!! I haven't seen it with my own eyes but a buddy sent me a picture. I totally underestimated this on my part!!!

yeehaw...tell me its true...?

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Originally Posted by healthnspector

yeehaw...tell me its true...?

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This is the temporary dock they told me that they would drag from Wolf Creek.

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Originally Posted by eagleeye

This is the temporary dock they told me that they would drag from Wolf Creek.

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seriously ?

I hope the people in charge of the dock at eagle do a better job of maintaining proper placement of the thing on the ramp than they did at wolf. when the lake level comes up a couple feet, it quite the task to tie your rig up to it. the docks sure get abused

oh...:dono

That's kind of a let down. Still better than the last couple of years I guess.

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Originally Posted by eagleeye

This is the temporary dock they told me that they would drag from Wolf Creek.

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Does this mean that there will no longer be a dock at wolf creek?

Its still better than nothing like there has been guys. Im glad to see it there.

oldgoat- they built a giant dock at wolf creek. Kinda a weird placement for it, but shes there.

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Originally Posted by birdman

Its still better than nothing like there has been guys. Im glad to see it there.

oldgoat- they built a giant dock at wolf creek. Kinda a weird placement for it, but shes there.

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That new dock is absolutly useless if your by yourself!!:banghead It's at the high water ramp so I have to walk twice as far coming or going,

yep, I dont care for it either. O well

At least there is a dock at both places now!!! Looking up. I thought they robbed Peter to pay Paul!!! Life saver and boat saver no matter how big a pain it is!!! Whole lot better than nothing. Well stated birdman!!

Thanks Dave , for getting this done !!

Maybe I should change my name to squeaky wheel!
Thats all I did.