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About

Four Lakes Task Force is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization managed and operated by lake residents and industry experts. It serves as a "Delegated Authority" for Midland and Gladwin counties to administer and oversee the maintenance and operations of the four dams and lakes, so the lake communities can enjoy the water long into the future. ​

OUR GOALS

Four Lakes Task Force is engaged with public officials, and has three main goals.
Return all four lakes to the normal (legal) lake levels.
Implement a sustainable structure to manage and maintain the four dams to ensure a sustainable lake system.
Establish an environmental and recreational plan that can be managed by each lake's community.
 

History

The history of the four dams dates back to 1923 when a hydropower company was founded. Ninety-five years later in 2018, Four Lakes Task Force was established and the hydropower license was revoked from Edenville Dam. Read the full storied history of Secord, Smallwood, Edenville and Sanford dams by viewing a historic timeline.
See Dam History Timeline

Community Partners

We work collaboratively with the following community organizations that support our mission. Look for our logo on FLTF-affiliated websites and social media pages.
Secord Lake Association
Smallwood Lake Association
Wixom Lake Association
Sanford Lake Association
Gladwin County
Midland County

governance

The dams and operations are governed by the following State of Michigan regulatory bodies:
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
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Four Lakes Task Force
  • About
    • History
    • Who We Are >
      • Team Bios
    • Operations
  • Construction
    • Secord Dam
    • Smallwood Dam
    • Edenville Dam
    • Sanford Dam
    • Dam Construction Updates
  • Environmental Restoration
    • Lakebottom Information
    • Restoration Progress >
      • 2025 Restoration Report
      • 2024 Restoration Progress Report
    • Restoration Projects
    • Erosion Control
    • Project Permitting
    • Shoreline Best Management Practices
  • Donate
    • Why Donate?
    • Our Donors >
      • Corporate Sponsors
      • Individual Donors
    • Four Lakes Legacy Society
  • Events
    • Meeting Presentations
  • Documents
    • Annual & Quarterly Reports
    • Audited Financials & Tax Filings
    • Engineering Reports & Studies
    • Flyers & Brochures
    • News Flashes & Newsletters
  • Resources
    • Lake Use Guidance
    • Lake System Map
    • FOIA Request
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Subscribe
    • Updates
  • Special Assessment District
    • Assessment Maps
    • FAQs
  • Contact