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Residents urged not to burn new vegetation on lake beds near failed Edenville and Sanford dams Updated 1:36 PM; Today 1:36 PM A view of the vegetation growing on the bed of Sanford Lake on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com Facebook Share MIDLAND, MI - As warm weather is beginning to creep into the forecast, state officials issued a warning reminding residents and visitors to take caution on the unstable bottomlands near the failed Edenville and Sanford dams. Vegetation and trees have sprouted in areas that were formerly covered by water along the...

Local, state approvals may be necessary for access or activities With warmer weather here, residents who were affected by the Mid-Michigan dam failures are reminded to check local and state rules before taking part in any activity on the lake and river bottomlands that are now exposed due to lower water levels. Vegetation and trees have sprouted in areas that were formerly covered by water along the river and lake system that was created by four dams in Gladwin and Midland counties. As a result, the exposed bottomlands may not be stable and could be dangerous to walk or drive on.