Hardy Dam Auxiliary Spillway Upgrade
Sector: Hydro • Location: Newaygo County, Michigan, United States
Source: MLive
The Hardy Dam, Michigan's largest river hydroelectric dam, requires a $350 million auxiliary spillway upgrade to meet modern federal standards for passing probable maximum floods. The project involves constructing a new auxiliary spillway to reduce the risk of dam failure, which is classified as high hazard due to potential loss of life. Construction was planned to start in May 2026 but has been r
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Newaygo County, Michigan, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- MLive
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Hardy Dam, Michigan's largest river hydroelectric dam, requires a $350 million auxiliary spillway upgrade to meet modern federal standards for passing probable maximum floods. The project involves constructing a new auxiliary spillway to reduce the risk of dam failure, which is classified as high hazard due to potential loss of life. Construction was planned to start in May 2026 but has been requested to be delayed until December 31, 2028, due to a pending sale of the hydroelectric dams to a private buyer. Conservation groups have urged for year-round lowering of the reservoir during the delay to reduce risk. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Michigan |
City | Newaygo County |
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Source | MLive |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-03-28 |
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