Stormwater board hears updates on Stoney Creek, Ken Drive, log jams and DeSoto culverts
February 02, 2026 | Delaware County, Indiana
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At its Feb. 2 meeting, the Delaware County Stormwater Board took updates on several ongoing maintenance projects and directed staff to obtain quotes or permits where needed.
On Stoney Creek Lane (project 12879), staff said the Army Corps and state Department of Natural Resources had visited the site and that the tree jam was cleared. "As soon as the Division of Water signs off on it, we're good to go," a staff member said; staff is awaiting the Division of Water permit and expected it to arrive this week. The item is focused on bank stabilization rather than excavation of the full waterway.
Ken Drive was described as a larger job than initially anticipated. Field reviews found a 2‑inch plastic line from a basement that staff will avoid, dense roots through a wooded stretch and uncertain elevation changes on a run staff estimated in discussion between about 360 and 505 feet. Board members said they would obtain contractor quotes when weather allows and explore whether to route around the woods or go straight through; a 6‑inch corrugated pipe was suggested as a candidate.
The board also discussed a long‑standing log jam at 900 West on the White River, north of Daleville. Staff has informed DNR and plans to have quotes for removal at the next meeting. Flatland Resources and the town of Daleville are examining sandbar removal and canoe‑launch restoration as part of a possible joint effort.
Members raised a proposal to replace sections in DeSoto where 55‑gallon drums have been used historically as culverts. Staff noted prior short-term fixes and said the county had replaced about 15 sections in the past, sometimes by concreting around drums; board members said the locations are narrow and could be expensive to fully repair and asked staff to prioritize projects and return with estimates.
Other items: staff reported that equipment for the Cow and Alley cooling/blinds project is on site but weather has delayed installation, and that at Park 1332 (a crypto mining park) silt fencing and storage containers remain a compliance item; Courtney Pruitt (stormwater compliance) asked for containers to be moved and staff is coordinating with Mr. Lynn and a local contractor.
The board requested staff return with contractor quotes and permit confirmations where applicable.
On Stoney Creek Lane (project 12879), staff said the Army Corps and state Department of Natural Resources had visited the site and that the tree jam was cleared. "As soon as the Division of Water signs off on it, we're good to go," a staff member said; staff is awaiting the Division of Water permit and expected it to arrive this week. The item is focused on bank stabilization rather than excavation of the full waterway.
Ken Drive was described as a larger job than initially anticipated. Field reviews found a 2‑inch plastic line from a basement that staff will avoid, dense roots through a wooded stretch and uncertain elevation changes on a run staff estimated in discussion between about 360 and 505 feet. Board members said they would obtain contractor quotes when weather allows and explore whether to route around the woods or go straight through; a 6‑inch corrugated pipe was suggested as a candidate.
The board also discussed a long‑standing log jam at 900 West on the White River, north of Daleville. Staff has informed DNR and plans to have quotes for removal at the next meeting. Flatland Resources and the town of Daleville are examining sandbar removal and canoe‑launch restoration as part of a possible joint effort.
Members raised a proposal to replace sections in DeSoto where 55‑gallon drums have been used historically as culverts. Staff noted prior short-term fixes and said the county had replaced about 15 sections in the past, sometimes by concreting around drums; board members said the locations are narrow and could be expensive to fully repair and asked staff to prioritize projects and return with estimates.
Other items: staff reported that equipment for the Cow and Alley cooling/blinds project is on site but weather has delayed installation, and that at Park 1332 (a crypto mining park) silt fencing and storage containers remain a compliance item; Courtney Pruitt (stormwater compliance) asked for containers to be moved and staff is coordinating with Mr. Lynn and a local contractor.
The board requested staff return with contractor quotes and permit confirmations where applicable.
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