Temporary dam in place at Paint Creek dam in Lake Orion

LAKE ORION, Mich. – A temporary dam at the Paint Creek dam in the Village of Lake Orion has stopped the flow of water through the dam.

According to authorities, no risk associated with leaking or dam failure remains.

The permanent, month-long repair schedule is being facilitated. 

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Concerns over a potential dam break in Lake Orion. MDOT starting repairs today. Nick Monacelli live on the scene.

Posted by WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit on Friday, August 18, 2017

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Nick joined the Local 4 team in February of 2015. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Raised in Sterling Heights, he is no stranger to the deep history and pride Detroit has to offer.

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