LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Significant snowfall and rain have raised water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex on the Cheboygan River. That’s why Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Cheboygan County to coordinate ongoing work around the dam.
The state of emergency declaration authorizes the use of all available state resources to assist local response and recovery operations in Cheboygan County.
Whitmer explained the recent precipitation has “raised water levels, which could lead to possible flooding for areas downstream of the dam.” She added, “Water levels are below the crest of the dam, but conditions could change quickly with more rain coming. This emergency declaration will help local, state, and federal officials protect Michiganders and property.”
The river rose to 18 inches below the top of the Cheboygan Dam within a 24-hour period. Officials are closely monitoring conditions.