Berkeley Lake to receive $2.6 million to repair dam

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday that it will award $2.6 million to Berkeley Lake for repairs to its flood-battered dam.

The money will come from FEMA’s Public Assistance program, and the grant also reimburses the city for costs associated with maintenance and continuing project management. The total cost for repairs is estimated at $3.6 million, with FEMA providing 75 percent of the eligible project costs.

Berkeley Lake’s dam suffered major damage during the storms of September 2009.