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Sanford Dam

The Sanford Dam is located on the Tittabawassee River approximately 11 miles upstream of Midland, Michigan. It is the most downstream of the four dams. The Sanford Dam provides water level control for Sanford Lake.

Sanford Lake Refill

Refill of Sanford Lake began on April 15, 2026. It reached its max legal lake level May 8, 2026.
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Last updated May 11, 2026.

Quick Facts

$90 million*
944
February 2026
Estimated Cost to Repair
Waterfront Properties
Substantial Completion Date
*Project estimate is subject to variation of +10/-5%. Last updated February 8, 2024.

Restoration Progress

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May 22, 2020
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September 28, 2022 | Click the image to watch a video of how the Tittabawassee River was redirected
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February 14, 2025
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October 12, 2025
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December 11, 2020
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February 14, 2024
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April 4, 2025
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February 10, 2026
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June 8, 2022
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October 16, 2024
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July 3, 2025
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March 24, 2026

Resources

Dam Construction Updates 
​Sanford Lake Fishery Status and Trends 2015
Contacts
​​​Sanford Lake Association: Facebook • website • contact • Tim Holsworth, President​​
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  • 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
    • FOIA Request
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Subscribe
    • Updates
  • Special Assessment District
    • Assessment Maps
    • FAQs
    • Prepayments
  • Contact