Dam failure could imperil thousands in Northern Michigan

Water level lowers slightly at Cheboygan Dam

The water level at the Cheboygan Dam is 5.16-inches below the top of the dam.

Dam Failure Concerns Looms Over Cheboygan as Northern Michigan Under Flood Warnings

Photo: Courtesy of Michigan DNR PODCAST: April 16, 2026 ~ Michigan’s dams are under strain, and recent high water levels are raising serious concerns. Climate scientist Richard Rood explains what’s driving the increased water, how climate change factors in, and what risks communities could face if infrastructure updates aren’t made.CHEBOYGAN, MI ~ The Northern Michigan town of Cheboygan is descending into environmental chaos, as flash f…

Precarious days ahead in Cheboygan, Michigan dams under stress: Updates

Rain and melting snow are stressing Michigan dams as flood watches and warnings continue Thursday. A Cheboygan Dam water level update is expected.

Dam failure could imperil thousands in Northern Michigan

Engineers and emergency workers in northern Michigan have nervously watched rising waters at the Cheboygan Dam for days, warning residents that they might have to evacuate. The post Dam failure could imperil thousands in Northern Michigan appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.

Michigan Flooding: Dozens of Counties Under State of Emergency Amid Dam Risks, Health Concerns

DETROIT – Four days of heavy rains and spring snowmelt have flooded 33 northern counties in Michigan’s lower peninsula. As a result, those in the Great Lakes State are experiencing dangerous impacts to homes, roads, and infrastructure from sustained high water levels. Cheboygan and Newaygo counties, along with Traverse City, have seen overflowing dams and rivers as well as roadway washouts. Care centers and shelters have opened to support reside…