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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.

Quick Facts

$90 million*
944
December 2025
Estimated Cost to Repair
Waterfront Properties
Estimated Substantial Completion Plan
*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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June 8, 2022
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October 16, 2024
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July 3, 2025
 

Estimate of Substantial Completion

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Note that substantial completion does not equal lake fill which is permitted to be done between April 15 and October 1. Fill estimates are based on normal annual rainfall. 
Published July 2025.

Construction

Cost Estimate
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Construction Milestones
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Last updated July 2025

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
    • Secord Dam
    • Smallwood Dam
    • Edenville Dam
    • Sanford Dam
  • Environmental Restoration
    • Lakebottom Information
    • Restoration Projects
    • Erosion Control >
      • Project Permitting
      • Restoration Progress >
        • 2025 Restoration Report
        • 2024 Restoration Progress Report
  • Donate
    • Why Donate?
    • Our Donors >
      • Corporate Sponsors
      • Individual Donors
    • Four Lakes Legacy Society
  • Events
  • Documents
    • Annual & Quarterly Reports
    • Audited Financials & Tax Filings
    • Dam Construction Updates
    • Engineering Reports & Studies
    • Flyers & Brochures
    • Meeting Presentations
    • News Flashes & Newsletters
  • Resources
    • FOIA Request
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Subscribe
    • Updates
  • Special Assessment District
    • Assessment Maps
    • FAQs
    • Prepayments
  • Contact