Choctaw Lake

A Living Legacy

Trick or Treat!

Trick or Treat will be Saturday, October 29th, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Start planning your costumes now!

Lake Water Quality Update 8/11/22

Microcystin levels continue to stay below the advisory levels. Below are the sample results from the 8/1 pull. The lake does have algae growing. We are experiencing a more green color and higher dissolved oxygen levels. These are two indicators of algae growth. As of 8/1, the algae that are present haven’t been releasing high levels of microcystin. Based on an algae ID sample, we have at least 12 different types of algae in our lake. This is not uncommon for lakes to have multiple species. Not all algae species produce harmful toxins.

We will continue to monitor the lake water weekly with our in-house tests and observations. The weekly lab test will continue through August. The most recent sample was pulled on 8/9. We should have those results back by 8/15. Thank you

Beach:

6/17: 2.6 ug/l

6/20: 6.4 ug/l

6/30: 0.650 ug/l

7/12: Not Detected

7/20: 0.600 ug/l

7/25: 1.08 ug/l

8/1: 1.16 ug/l

George’s Fork

6/17: 3.5 ug/l

6/20: 7.5 ug/l

6/30: 2.26 ug/l

7/12: 0.300 ug/l

7/20: 0.900 ug/l

7/25: 0.77 ug/l

8/1: 0.350 ug/l

The EPA advisory level for no contact with public recreational water is when a lab sample states 8 ug/L. Please contact Mike Casimir, or the Lake Water Quality Committee, with any questions about the lake water quality. Mike can be reached by cell at 740-837-0833. “When in doubt, stay out” (EPA slogan)

Lake Water Committee

Labor Day: Community Day Dinner!

Choctaw Lake Community Day is Sunday, September 4th. There will not be a food truck onsite this year.

This year dinner will be catered by Dickies BBQ. They will be setting up serving lines in the lodge.

There will be no sales on the day of the event. If you would like to have Dickies BBQ for dinner, you must purchase tickets from the Lake office by 4:00 PM on Friday, August 26th. This deadline will give the catering company an accurate head count for food preparation.

Cost: $15.00 per plate for adults – $8:00 per plate for children 10 and under.

Menu: (Menu is the same for kids and adults)

  • Smoked Chicken
  • Pulled Pork
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Baked Beans
  • Coleslaw

Dickies will also provide regular BBQ sauce, serving utensils, plates, and relish.

This is not a buffet. Each ticket will allow for one pass through the line. You can get both types of meat if you would like.

Again, all tickets must be purchased by 4:00 PM on August 26th. There will be no sales on the day of the event. All sales must be cash or check. Credit or Debit cards will not be accepted.

Office hours:

Monday – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

** M&T’s Twisted Treat Ice Cream Truck will be on-site to satisfy your ice cream needs!!**

August 6th! Summer Concert!

The SCS sponsored by Ernie’s Pharmacy continues this Saturday. See below for event details.

Band: Soul Express

August 6 (Saturday) 7:00 PM

Greek Village on the Go/M&T’s Twisted Treats

Soul Express is a high-energy soul review playing Motown and Memphis dance classics from the 60s and early 70s. The Soul Express specializes in this dynamic musical style, providing today’s audience with the raw excitement of a ’60s “soul revue.”  They are a family-friendly band, and have been playing clubs, festivals, parties, and concerts in the Miami Valley since 1999. They live to play good music, have fun and get people up on the dance floor! The members of Soul Express are all veteran entertainers with years of performing experience in the Dayton, Ohio, area and beyond.   Soul Express has been rockin’ Dayton, Ohio, venues since 1999.

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