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Smallwood Lake Rises After Six-Year Dam Delay | Flint News
Smallwood Lake’s water level’s rising thanks to heavy rain, but the Four Lakes Task Force says it’s still safe from flooding—though they’re keeping a close eye. The dam’s rebuild, delayed since 2020’s floods, hit another snag from extreme heat and poor air quality, pushing completion from July to early August. With crest gates just installed, this $50.2M project is inching forward—and once refilled, over 700 properties will regain lakefront access after losing it since May 2020. It’s the second dam in a series of rebuilds after the 2020 disaster, with Secord Dam expected to finish in late…
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