Consumers seeks to delay millions in flood control upgrades as it pursues dam sales

The utility wants federal regulators to sign off on delays to spillway upgrades at Michigan’s largest dam. Opponents fear that’s a risky gamble.

By: Kelly House

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 1,351

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

Citing regulatory holdups and its plan to sell its 13 dams to a private buyer, Consumers Energy wants permission to delay a planned flood safety upgrade at Hardy Dam
Opponents of the sale plan say the delay heightens risks to downstream communities
Dam safety officials and nearby residents are mostly unconcerned

Consumers Energy is looking to delay hundreds of millions of dollars in planned safety upgrades at the largest dam in Michigan while …

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