Sanford DamThe 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 was built to provide water level control for the purpose of hydro-electric power generation and received its original license from FERC in 1987. On May 19, 2020, the Sanford Dam was overtopped by increased flow from the upstream Edenville Dam breach. This led to the Sanford Dam failure. |
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$70.8 million |
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2025 |
$115 - $460* |
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*Capital Assessment estimates are subject to variation of +/- 30% because of cost sensitivities such as construction costs, the financing term and interest rates.
Sanford Dam Construction
Last update: April 26, 2023
A pull ahead work package is being assembled for construction readiness work to begin as soon as possible to keep the project on schedule while total restoration contracting options are explored. |
Sanford Restoration
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