Tag: 2020 Midland dam break
Michiganâs latest dam safety crisis revives calls for reforms, funding
Lawmakers vowed to strengthen Michiganâs weak dam safety laws after the Midland dam failures of 2020 but never did. Some see a window of opportunity for renewed action after the latest floods….
5 things to know as Michigan lawmakers try again on dam safety reforms
A bipartisan group in the state House wants to boost Michiganâs weak dam safety standards while requiring owners to prove they can afford to maintain their dams….
Worries over Michigan’s dams resurface as repair funds run dry, reforms lag
After the Midland dam failures, lawmakers set aside millions to fix or remove other problem dams but never updated Michiganâs weak dam safety laws. Now the money has run dry, leading some to fear a dam safety âdéjà vu.â…