2025 Dam Inspection Report
Note: at July 11, 2026 Annual meeting, township Supervisor K. Merser advised that the Indian Trail Roadway portion of this report falls under the authority of the township board. As a result, Barnes Lake Improvement has the responsibility of maintaining the water control structure only.
November 1, 2025 approved meeting minutes (Barnes Lake Improvement Board)
Dear Lake Residents,
We have waited a long time to see Lady Liberty out on the island again. It took alot of time, planning, and effort to design and procure the pieces. This is in addition to the all fund raising events that the SOS committee executed to be able to pay for her. Finally, after months of work by a volunteer team, we see her installed.
Out of respect for this monumental effort, out of respect for what she means to the majority of Barnes Lake Community and as a symbol of our country, please LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH:
It you want to keep her nice for years to come, listen to this admonition and also advise your guests to do the same. As we head into the big 250th celebration weekend, most of all be safe and enjoy.
Sincerely,
Burns Rolland
Barnes Lake Improvement Board
Although work has been done on ramp, please be cautious along the dock side of ramp. Be careful not to get too close to dock.
The ramp needs to be monitored to access if temporary fix is holding up.
There was a huge underwater crater/dislocation at the end of ramp (dock side).
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The Lake Improvement Board is working on a temporary way to resolve it as well as establishing a long term, robust fix. Meanwhile, angle your trailers away from the dock to avoid having your wheels fall into a “pot hole” at lower edge of ramp.
Sincerely,
Burns
Lake Improvement Board.
PLEASE BE ADVISED OF AN UPCOMING SPRAY EVENT, MONDAY 8/18/25, IN PREPARATION FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND. IT IS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS LATE SUMMER POND WEED SPURTS & INVASIVE STARRY STONEWORT. PLEASE OBSERVE WATER USAGE RESTRICTIONS PER POSTINGS PLACED AROUND THE LAKE.
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
BARNES LAKE IMPROVEMENT BOARD MEETING
ANNUAL MEETING DAY (2nd SATURDAY IN JULY)
JULY 12th, 2025, 8:30AM – 10:00 AM
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP HALL, 30 E. BURNSIDE RD.
TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO BARNES LAKE
2025 BOARD COMPOSITION
LAPEER CO. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REP.: SCOTT McMAHAN
LAPEER CO. DRAIN COMMISSIONER: ANDY WAGNER
LAKE FRONT PROPERTY OWNER/BOARD SECRETARY: KAREN CODREA
BARNES LAKE CLUB REP.: DAREN COLLINS
DEERFIELD TWP. REP./BOARD CHAIRMAN: BURNS ROLLAND
Dear lake residents,
Please be advised that Barnes Lake is scheduled
to be sprayed this week in advance of 4th of July weekend.
Please observe posted water usage restrictions.
Starry stonewort flourishes in this heat and without treatment, growth
will explode.
Sincerely,
Burns
Burns Rolland
Chairman of Lake Improvement Board
Dear Lake Residents:
I would like to thank Pat Betcher (6 years) and Pam Reid (4 years) for their service on the Barnes Lake Improvement Board. As you know, they did double duty; Pam also is president and Pat vice president on the Barnes Lake Club Board. I don’t understand how they covered activities on both boards. Most retirees say “I can’t believe that I did all that” as most people experience post work life that is “busier than before”.
I also welcome Karen Codrea and Daren Collins to the Lake Board. They too are retirees and both live on Lakeshore Drive with great views of the lake. They both stepped up to serve. Here is the composition of your 2024 Lake Improvement Board Members:
Tom Kohlman – Chairman, Lapeer County Board of Commissioners
Joe Suma – Lapeer County Drain Commissioner
Karen Codrea – Lake Front Property Representative (board secretary)
Daren Collins – Barnes Lake Club Representative
Burns Rolland – Township Representative & Chairman, Barnes Lake Improvement Board
We all are striving to take care of Barnes Lake and maintain/improve its recreational value! Enjoy what remains of our short summer.
Sincerely,
Burns
Dear lake residents,
Barnes Lake will have its first spray event of this year, likely by
Tuesday, April 30th. This treatment will primarily address algae and starry stone
wart. The objective is to get a good jump on weed control before the
lake warms up in the coming weeks.
See your local tree for posting.
Sincerely,
Burns Rolland
Chairman of Lake Improvement Board
Check out the Barnes Lake 2022 Watershed Management Plan.
Click the link below to view the presentation given at the Annual Barnes Lake Club Meeting.
Click the link below to view the full 2022 Watershed Management Plan Report.
BARNES LAKE CLUB 