Dares Lake Dam Breach (Partial ECC Activation)

Holding Statement DARES LAKE DAM

Issued: 3:50pm September 2, 2026 

Emergency officials are responding to an incident involving the Dares Lake dam, which supplies drinking water to the Town of Lunenburg. Town engineers are on site assessing conditions and addressing the situation. 

To support the response, Lunenburg County REMO, the region's emergency management organization, has partially activated its Emergency Coordination Centre to assist with coordination, planning, and public communications. 

At this time, there are no actions required by residents, but should they choose to voluntarily reduce their water consumption, they are welcome to do so. Emergency officials continue to monitor conditions and assess any potential impacts to public safety, municipal infrastructure, and municipal water service. 

Residents are asked to avoid the area surrounding Dares Lake and to follow official communication channels for updates. 

Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.