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Gogebic County commissioners say DNR should pay Phase 1 engineering after Black River Dam failure
Summary
After a DNR presentation that placed repair costs at roughly $3 million, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted March 12 to request that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources fund Phase 1 engineering for the Black River Dam, citing DNR negligence over stop logs.
On March 12, 2025, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to request that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources fund Phase 1 engineering for the Black River Dam after hearing a DNR presentation on the dam failure. David Caroffino and DNR engineer Eric Cadeau gave a history of the structure and a timeline of events leading to the failure.
Why it matters: The DNR told the board that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) requires an asset management plan…
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