In 2020, a catastrophic Michigan dam disaster left Smallwood Lake drawn down; six years and a $50.2 million rebuild later, water is finally returning to 721 waterfront properties

• The refill began on August 4, following the completion of a $50.2 million rebuild of Smallwood Dam, and is expected to take eight to 10 weeks, depending on weather conditions.
• The project will restore the lake for 721 waterfront properties.
• The refill is an important step in the wider restoration of Michigan's Four Lakes system.