Cheboygan Dam Faces Collapse Risk Amid Heavy Rains
The Cheboygan Lock and Dam in Michigan is on the brink of collapse due to recent heavy rains, exacerbating long-standing structural issues. The dam, which has been a concern for local, state, and federal officials for years, is now at risk of failing, potentially sending a wall of water toward downtown Cheboygan. The hydro plant connected to the dam, crucial for managing floodwaters, has been nonfunctional following a fire in 2023. Despite repeated warnings and regulatory delays, necessary repairs have not been completed. The dam's current owner, Hom Paper XI, LLC, has struggled to restore the plant, and efforts to sell it to HydroMine Cheboygan LLC are ongoing. Emergency responses are underway to prevent a disaster, with taxpayers funding urgent repairs. 
