Yes, Sanford Lake was drained in late April 2019. The City of Midland had to do this due to concerns that the lake’s earthen dam could not contain the amount of water its spillway was designed for with heavy rainfall and potential flooding. As a result, 6 billion gallons of water were released into the Tittabawassee River over three days, dropping Sanford Lake’s level by 10 feet. Afterward, an extensive repair project began on the dam structure which included repairs and reinforcement of embankments and installation of new piping systems. The total cost is estimated at $14 million dollars with completion expected sometime in 2021.