A small lake in northern Michigan was reduced to mud this week after its privately owned dam failed and was washed away.

State officials say Bucks Pond Dam in Alcona County breached Monday night, but downstream safety risk appears minimal.

Buck's Pond dam failed near Barton City; the pond drained and nearby roads were damaged. No injuries reported.

Emergency management officials are watching at least seven Michigan dams that are being threatened by the rising waters.

There’s a lot of wringing of hands” said a Northern Michigan resident. “It’s more water than I’ve ever seen here.” ...

As floodwaters surged across Michigan this spring, they didn't just wash out roads. They exposed the limits of Michigan's aging, under-resourced infrastructure, closing at least 15 bridges, collapsing ...

Friday, April 17 at 1:55 p.m. This post will be updated with the latest news about the Cheboygan dam and flooding across ...