Crew demolishes nearly century-old Hamilton Dam in Flint

Demolition of the Hamilton Dam is set to begin Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in downtown Flint. The removal of the 218-foot long dam will cost $3.1 million. It is part of the Flint Riverfront Restoration Project. The project calls for adding water-based recreational opportunities, park improvements, ecosystem restoration, and improved stormwater and flood control. The main objective in removing the dam is to soften the concrete banks of the river with natural stone and boulders to make it more accessible and safe for recreation near downtown Flint. The Hamilton Dam was designed by Fargo Engineering Company in Jackson and built in 1920. Throughout the decades, the dam greatly deteriorated.