The 502-page report from the state-appointed Independent Forensic Team released Wednesday blames everything from the construction of the dam to the operators actions leading up to the May 19, 2020,
$15M penalty assessed for Michigan hydro project violations
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People photograph the floodwaters of the Tittabawassee River that encroached on downtown Midland, Mich., Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Floodwaters have overtaken dams and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people from communities in central Michigan. Families living along the Tittabawassee River and connected lakes in Midland County were ordered to leave home Tuesday evening, the second time in less than 24 hours. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
By: Associated Press
and last updated 2021-04-16 07:54:27-04
MIDLAND, Mich. â A federal agency Thursday assessed a $15 million civil penalty against a company for safety violations at three Michigan hydroelectric projects, including a dam that collapsed last year and contributed to flooding that forced evacuation of about 10,000 people.