On July 24, 2025 Hey and Associates measured the depths to the top of the sediment and to the hard bottom of Honey Lake using sonar equipment. Hey found that the current deepest spot in the lake (top of sediment) is an area 6 feet deep in the southeastern part of the lake, with a few smaller 6-foot deep spots near the north end. The western sediment basin, which is near the west berm, is currently 4  to 5 feet deep.  The full report of Heys findings can be found here. 

They found that the depth of the sediment in most of the lake is 2-3 feet, but it's 3-6 feet deep in the western sediment basin. Hey estimated that 10,635 cubic yards of sediment could be removed from the western sediment basin, with over 143,000 cubic yards of sediment present in the entire lake.

Based on the limited historical information available, Hey concluded that rapid sediment accumulation may not occurring at this time, and that additional sediment may be washing through the lake. They recommend that another survey be performed in 5 years to better understand the rate of sedimentation and the frequency of dredging that may be required in the future.  However, the accumulation of plant material, which continues every year, will also contribute to sediment accumulation, and severe storms and flooding can also rapidly change the sediment environment. At this time the District is planning to have another survey done in 5 years, as recommended, but will also continue to monitor conditions.