Projects

Dredging

In 2023, the Community Club kicked off a "Pledge to Dredge" campaign to dredge the southern shoreline of the lake to a depth of 4 feet, to include cleaning out the creek, to restore boatable access, and to create a plan to manage future sedimentation. Initial pledge amounts were requested at $6,000 per on-lake household, with a goal of raising at least $125,000 by 2027 before obtaining project proposals. The Club Board of Directors is working to establish relationships with local and state governing authorities to develop an informed way forward for this project.

If you would like to support this ongoing fundraising effort or any of the projects listed below, self-assessments in any amount can be made by check or Zelle. Please make checks payable to:

LAKE IVANHOE COMMUNITY CLUB, INC.

P.O. Box 2413

Tucker, GA 30085

Zelle: lakeivanhoecc@gmail.com, Lake Ivanhoe CC

See images below for current conditions at the south end of the lake and proposed area of dredging:

2025: Approximate peninsula/silt footprint

Proposed reduction of peninsula/silt footprint by dredging

Lake Ivanhoe Time Lapse.mp4

Lake Ivanhoe Time Lapse

This video shows the changes to Lake Ivanhoe and the peninsula over the span of 40 years, most notably at the creek inlet (southeast-side).

Did you know? Lake Ivanhoe is part of a larger watershed! It’s fed by Lucky Shoals Creek, which flows north from Kelly Cofer Lake, passes under Rotherwood Drive, and enters Lake Ivanhoe before continuing on to the lake at Heritage Golf Course. From there, the water connects to Jackson Creek and eventually makes its way to the Yellow River.

Image credit: Google Earth Satellite Imagery, Root Design Studios (dredge scope visuals).

Restoring lake access

The dredging project will provide an opportunity to restore a safer and more secure access point to the lake for all membership.

Beautification of the peninsula

The dredging project will provide the opportunity to rehabilitate the peninsula by removing invasive plant species and overgrowth, to cultivate the native landscaping, restore wildlife habitats and improve the area’s appearance from Rotherwood Drive.

Dam remediation

The dam and east spillway are in need of repair. Solutions for consideration include installing a second siphon in the dam and replacing much of the rip-rap and large stones that have washed out under the east spillway.

Better signage and security of the lake and community property

Proper fencing is proposed to be placed at the dam to prevent unauthorized access. The Club has placed signs indicating "Private Lake" and "Member Access Only" at designated areas around the lake and at the south lot/green space. Fencing is proposed to be placed along the west border of the south lot, similar to that at the east border, to protect the privacy of the lake lot owners, whose property extends to the shoreline behind their respective houses.

Community events

The Community Club hosts several events per year on the greenspace with our members, Friends, and community partners as projects are completed to encourage and promote fellowship within the neighborhood community.

Artistic rendering of greenspace/peninsula beautification post-dredge project.