Water receding at Big Falls Dam on Little Wolf River - Fox 11
The Big Falls Dam along the Little Wolf River is in "imminent" danger of failure, authorities said.
fox11online.comHere’s the latest on Big Falls Dam based on recent reports.
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As of mid-April 2026, authorities announced that the Big Falls Dam was in stable condition after earlier warnings of imminent failure. Evacuations for Big Falls and nearby Little Falls were issued during the crisis, with responders reinforcing the embankments and surrounding areas with sand, gravel, and other materials. Some updates indicated that water levels were receding and flood warnings remained in effect for the broader area. [NBC 26, TMJ4, and related local outlets summarizing the timeline][1][2][4]
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By April 14, 2026, evacuation orders began to be lifted as conditions improved and officials confirmed stability, though continued caution and flood advisories remained possible given ongoing river and weather factors. [NBC 26 update and coverage][5]
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A number of outlets reported on the evolving situation with varying emphasis from imminent danger to stabilization, reflecting the typical progression of a dam-adjacent flood event where immediate risk can shift quickly with rainfall and river levels. For ongoing specifics, local emergency management and weather service briefings were the most authoritative sources at the time. [Fox/WBay affiliates coverage and local TV reports][6][7][8]
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