Spring Mill Run Restoration Project Overview

This technical report details the Spring Mill Run restoration project undertaken at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana, scheduled for completion between 2024 and 2025. The project aimed to address severe degradation of the creek, which is essential for the course's aesthetics and playability, due to channel incision and bank erosion. The restoration involved approximately 2,200 linear feet of stream restoration as part of a broader renovation to enhance the course for its members and future professional golf events. Key challenges included the project's high visibility, specific aesthetic requirements from the client, and strict limitations to avoid disrupting golf play. The report outlines the solutions implemented by Williams Creek Management, including extensive bank stabilization with native materials and in-stream structures to manage water flow. The project successfully restored the creek, ensuring long-term stability and improved water management, thereby enhancing the course's functionality and aesthetic appeal for upcoming events.