Rising Water Levels at Bellaire Dam Prompt Evacuation Preparations in Michigan
Rising Water Levels at Bellaire Dam Prompt Evacuation Preparations in Michigan
US · Published Apr 14, 2026
Rising water levels at Bellaire Dam in Antrim County, Michigan, prompt evacuation preparations due to detected seepage.
Cheboygan Dam reaches 'Ready' level, indicating a need for early evacuation preparations; US-23 bridge remains closed.
Residents are urged to stay alert and follow the 'ready, set, go' protocol amid heavy rain and potential severe thunderstorms.
Antrim County officials concerned about Bellaire Dam
Officials in Antrim County, Michigan, are increasingly concerned about rising water levels at the Bellaire Dam. Seepage has been detected at the base of the dam, prompting warnings for downstream residents to prepare evacuation plans. Concurrently, the Cheboygan Dam has reached the 'Ready' level, indicating a need for early evacuation preparations, while the US-23 bascule bridge in Cheboygan remains raised due to flooding and erosion concerns.
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