sanford lake

On May 19, 2020, the aging Sanford and Edenville dams failed, as heavy rains swelled local rivers. The ensuing torrent of water forced thousands of people downstream to flee their homes.

The independent forensic report concludes that blame for dam failures in Sanford and Edenville cannot be placed on anyone individual, organization or group.

Nearly two months after a dam break and devastating flood buried the village of Sanford in water and mud, residents are doing their best to rebuild.The…

Mid-Michigan residents are beginning to take stock of the damage wrought by historic floods.The small village of Sanford has just over 800 residents. It…