Au Train Dam Hydropower License Revocation and Access Restriction
Sector: Rail • Location: Au Train, Michigan, United States
Source: MLive
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is moving to revoke the hydropower license for the troubled Au Train Dam in Michigan. The new landowner, David R. Charles, has purchased the dam's project lands and plans to cut off access to the powerhouse by January 1 due to the previous owner's history of safety violations and missed deadlines. State agencies are working to manage dam safety and mitigate
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
- Location
- Au Train, Michigan, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- MLive
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Original status | license revocation in progress |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is moving to revoke the hydropower license for the troubled Au Train Dam in Michigan. The new landowner, David R. Charles, has purchased the dam's project lands and plans to cut off access to the powerhouse by January 1 due to the previous owner's history of safety violations and missed deadlines. State agencies are working to manage dam safety and mitigate risks as access will soon be restricted. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Michigan |
City | Au Train |
Source
Source | MLive |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Water Supply and Storage, Hydro |
Article published date | 2025-12-18 |
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