Crews work to secure the Big Falls Dam after 'imminent failure ...
Work continues to secure the Big Falls Dam after emergency management warned of a potential failure in Waupaca County.
www.nbc26.comI can summarize the latest publicly reported updates on the Big Falls Dam situation.
- As of mid-April 2026, authorities indicated that the Big Falls Dam in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, had moved from an “imminent” failure risk to a stable condition, with emergency management officials noting that water levels were receding and stabilization efforts underway. Evacuations for Big Falls and nearby Little Falls were in effect earlier in the week but were lifted once the dam was reported as stable. Local news outlets and emergency management briefings from April 13–14, 2026, documented ongoing reinforcement work (sandbags, gravel, beams) and continued warnings for residents in low-lying areas to move to higher ground, though conditions improved by the afternoon of April 14 when official updates indicated stability.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
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