Update 5: Sanford Flood 2020 - Drone - Dam Collapse Part 1

[@bruceadams9542]

Thank you Jordan. Amazing details as always. good to see at least one news company wants to piggy back off all the hard work you have done stay safe hope you and family stay healthy

[@davisrs1]

MDM has always been good.

[@jmlewis435]

I hope that the media coverage of your KZbin videos increase your subscribers to 100k! Great job, Jordan!

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you! The only reason I want more subscribers is to get this out there in front of more people.

[@jmlewis435]

Jordan Mowbray You are truly a good person!

[@chuckbrown2765]

Again Jordan, great job! Look forward to more updates. I have an employee who was there and I'm thankful he made it!

[@thegreg79]

I don't think that PBR can was an accident. Maybe a happy accident or a sign of a hard days work. Love following your coverage. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@PaulTheGreat00]

Love the work Jordan hopefully I will get to meet you and tell you the stories I know

[@cackerson10]

Another great video Jordan, keep up the great work!

[@JordanMowbray]

Thanks! Will do!

[@tindoortailgator]

Jordan, Have watched from the Beginning - Thank You, God Bless, Stay Strong, Stay Safe...

[@JordanMowbray]

Thanks, you too!

[@BakingWithBob]

sorry for the losses. but amazing video work well done and thanks for keeping us informed xbx

[@wolfpacva]

Keep up the good work your videos are so informative.

[@JordanMowbray]

Glad you like them!

[@stevef.m.2188]

Thanks Mate

[@francinehibiscus350]

So much actual dam cleanup... I wouldn't trust Bryce to fix it. More green growth will help hold the earth in place, maybe they can seed the banks.

[@LadyJ5569]

Thank you Jordan

[@calvinthedestroyer]

So glad that no one got hurt from this disaster. Great shots of everything. I don't think that blue thing is the turbine. Can you see down into it?

[@JordanMowbray]

Yes, others have said it is the housing for the turbine. I showed a top down view in previous videos.

[@HaydensMammah]

Are the falls going to be blocked off to stop the flow of fresh water? From what I've read in comments the falls are a product of the lake draining and didnt exist prior to the floods. It is so unreal watching these videos how much the landscape changed as a result of the floods.

[@JordanMowbray]

The falls were not there previously. They are actually where the berm of the dam used to be. If the dams are rebuilt the falls will be blocked off.

[@donnagrandy2444]

What's causing the holes?

[@purplefreak3]

Way it looks if keeps going this way not going to have a lake bed there anymore it will be a green grassy field.

[@jodyrewa688]

Wow cool fish spot!! 😀😎

[@JordanMowbray]

I had to watch the video back frame by frame as I thought I saw something while I was filming.

[@JackFrost-mt5dh]

I think the guys putting up the fence had a few PBR's as they were building the fence and can made good fill for the hole. Lol

[@robertwhitney2232]

I think it has something to do with the cement setting, 10 years ago I had to dig through an old barn foundation for a power line for my shop, bottles in the bottom of the trench, more than 100 years ago.

[@outandaboutwithdon656]

What will become of the boats in the debris ?

[@JordanMowbray]

They are supposed to be cleared by the dam owner.

[@outandaboutwithdon656]

Will owners of the boats be able to claim them

[@JordanMowbray]

@@outandaboutwithdon656 Yes, however the area in front of the dam cannot be accessed except from the dam owners property.

[@Pottema]

Love you're channel, but do you have some before and after footage? Or we're to find, and can you please silenced that annoying bird or turkey in the background,......

[@JordanMowbray]

In my earlier videos there is much video from the event taking place

[@GasCapECBOK]

Update on on the gentleman from first video jim?

[@JordanMowbray]

They seem to be doing well. The last time I was there they were just finishing his dry wall and the downstairs was being worked on.

[@Ramotttholl]

9:51 sure just walk past a sight saying NO FISHING.. then start talking about a great spot for fishing XD couldnt really read whats on the sign though. maybe it has some exceptions since there where people around fishing.

[@JordanMowbray]

Yes, I believe there are certain dates on the sign to not fish.

[@agentx7138]

No fishing would make sense when the hydro was running but now it's a nice calm pool.

[@doyourbest.9554]

Beer can! Must have been a Friday afternoon pouring. God bless you my friend! From Georgia.

[@juantransportador]

HELLO from chihuahua mexico, I still think you should receive a prize, thank you for sharing your videos and keep the good work ( more professional than many reporters) GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you very much!

[@JohnSmith-gu4cx]

Hi Jordan, I look forward to your weekly bulletin. Thank you and keep up the good work, all the best from The Netherlands.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you!

[@annshoffner416]

Your work is incredible, Jordan! I continue to look forward to your next installment!

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you so much!

[@skim4me]

Hahaha, the PBR full of cement is priceless.

[@smytb]

Jordan, If you ever actually Talk to someone from KZbin, PLEASE tell them to STOP WITH ALL THE COMMERCIALS!!! They are Ruining their channel with so much Garbage ads!!! Thank you very much!!!

[@pastorjerrykliner3162]

I bet what you are seeing with the "erosion" around the dam and power-plant is really that the dam has been de-watered and that (a) the soil is now drying out (and shrinking) but also (b) now that there is no hydro-static pressure (i.e. the weight of water "pushing in") on the banks, they are now just falling away. They had a similar issue in South-western Florida a couple of years ago when a hurricane forced all the water out of canals, and all sorts of seawalls and embankments failed because there was no hydro-static pressure holding them up. I'm guessing that the Sanford Dam is going to be a complete loss and not feasible to rebuild, especially as it falls apart. Sorry for everything you're having to go through.

[@nashguy207]

Thanks for sharing. I am enjoying following this story.

[@ytzpilot]

Jordan always starts with people around the world are watching, this is true I live in Wellington, New Zealand and have been following these videos. Excellent coverage Jordan as this continues to unfold

[@JordanMowbray]

Please share this video and keep your fellow friends and family aware what is going on over here. I am still amazed by the people around the world that are watching these events.

[@wolfiegirl2007]

This iw my DAM HOME GUYS 😪😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭

[@dklucas1]

They should hold boyce hydro responsible for all of this mess. Boyce needs to step up and do what is right and stop blaming others for their screw ups.

[@RAV1953]

You need to do some deeper research.

[@kenleppek]

Great footage thanks again Jordan. That old PBR can was pretty cool, somebody must have been enjoying a couple "wobble pops" while setting those posts.

[@JordanMowbray]

I thought a few people would like that.

[@edwardf6229]

What a shame that cesspool has not been cleaned up. The Dam repair can wait. This is going to turn into an environmental disaster. Can't the communities get some sort of legal order to force the owners to move more quickly? Thanks

[@kalrobbins2811]

It's a shame that it will take years to rebuild the community!

[@Payton77777]

How long do you think?

[@kalrobbins2811]

@@Payton77777 I have no idea. Litigation and lawsuits will probably take years to resolve. After that, it may be another year, 18 months to rebuild the dam, then a year to flood the lake. I'm guessing an easy 8-10 years. I've heard Edenville dam may not be rebuilt, which means Wixom Lake will remain drained. That's devastating to property owners. Then I understand (and I could be wrong) if the Sanford dam is rebuilt, it may not be used as a hydroelectric facility (which could play a factor in getting it rebuilt sooner). It's anyone's guess. I feel bad for the communities around Sanford and Wixom Lakes. One day a thriving community and livelihood, the next day, gone!

[@jwdarkstar]

It definitely give you a new respect to the power, strength and resilience of mother nature.

[@kathymazey1299]

Jordan, is there any pictures of how this looked before the flood that you could incorporate when you show certain areas, for those people who didn't know what it used to look like?

[@landonjewell8349]

The town was beautiful

[@patriciaguenzler9150]

Why are they not bringing this guy to court also i hit lottery the baseball field be first thing to be fixed comon tigers

[@AimingWanderously]

I remember when Anderson Cooper started out on "Channel One", a news program in schools in the 90s. His excellent work got him where he is today, a household name in reporting. You are doing great work. And I really enjoy your occasional humor you sprinkle throughout your videos w/o detracting from your main focus. Your count of times you said "subscribers" in the other vid and the fatality in this vid.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you!

[@sasha642]

you do a remarkable job of editing well done.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you!

[@stewartthompson72]

Thank for your great coverage of this Jordan.

[@JordanMowbray]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertforrest7956]

Missed the live, but as usual...Most Excellent content and presentation. Thanks Jordan....🏆

[@JordanMowbray]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@waynefoster2250]

Jordan, You are doing a great job covering all of this. I like how you are keeping everything professional unlike our big media outlets. Keep up the great work.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you! Will do!

[@fastst1]

Go snag a raft made of floaty toys and paddle down to give an on the water view, you can probably tow yourself around with the drone. Jordan from the Midland Daily News, that sounds like the crew to join :) I would imagine the biggest hurdle to jump for repairing the spillway and then the dam is the environmental boards, local govt boards staffed with folks who aren't engineers.

[@budgiebreder]

I love how theres a no fishing sign and your filming people fishing there 😂

[@JordanMowbray]

I think it said no fishing between certain dates if I recall.

[@budgiebreder]

Jordan Mowbray ahh! And im guessing it was pre collapse so i think some rules are worth ignoring right now too!

[@markfrench2951]

Thanks friend! Your info updates are great! Curious as to what long term plan is.

[@JordanMowbray]

The long term plan is to rebuild the dams over the next 5 years.

[@bobtown500]

Hey Jordan, i will be at Secord lake from Florida the last week of August. I know you said you will be there next week but if you want to do a follow up at the end of the month let me know and you can film from my property. You are doing fine work!!!

[@tolbaszy8067]

4:03 Did you notice the cliff swallows nesting in the bank?

[@JordanMowbray]

Yes, they are in a few other videos that I pointed out as well.

[@stevenharris9941]

you CLEARLY were touching LOOSE charcoal on the tree stump. That would not of lasted loose on the tree stump, with 90 years of flowing water, fish, and then the flow from the flood. That is fresh charcoal from someone trying to start a FIRE. Someone coming in, a group, having a little get together and party and burning that big tree stump as their 'bon fire' would GREATLY reduce the mass of the tree stump and make it easier to remove, if it needed to be removed at all and did not burn up. That, would be a SERVICE of people helping to clean. I suggest to those wanting to do this, use KEROSENE (NOT gasoline), diesel if you can't find kero, soak it in, light it. It won't go WOOSH.... it will just start to burn... once its going, hit the hot coals of wood with a leaf blower this will be like a black smith forge and you'll heat up a lot more of the stump and get it hot and burning, this might make a critical mass and burn the whole thing up. Ok to leave it burn, its not like anything is going to catch on fire. It might burn for days. If you want to pick up any left over charcoal and take it home you can bury it in your garden, you just made biochar. Its a win win win all the way around. Yes, I have a chemistry background and one of my expertise areas is high temperature combustion of organics. Help the clean up, pick up some stuff each time and take it with you. Even a hand full (with 2 hands) is enough, every bit helps. As far as filming the cemetery, there is nothing wrong with that. In fact, if you showed the grave stones in a mess people would of came quicker to fix it up and make it respectable, please be sure to SHOW OFF the excellent clean up work anonymous volunteers probably did to make the final resting place more acceptable. NOTHING WRONG WITH IT.

[@AppleJack76]

Life always finds a way.

[@williamklug4647]

Its funny you pointed out the jet ski... I noticed it was gone awhile ago.

[@kzxstk]

I heard FEMA was depositing money in peoples accounts, hope it helps people out

[@roblachman8919]

Another great report Jordan. It’s amazing how fast nature recovers and takes over and how slow beaurocracy moves. We have the same issues here with the people effected by bush fires over the Christmas period. Stay safe. 🇦🇺

[@paulbetka2966]

Residents or the county Should TAKE IT away from the owner's. WHO ever they are 👿 Where's that running water coming from. At the 11:30 make 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@patriciabowman31]

I'm sure locals could clean it up with the incentive they can keep what they remove. One mans garbage is another mans riches from where I come from. Be Blessed.

[@stevenharris9941]

that beer can, in the cement, if you notice, its STEEL, beer cans use to be made of steel and not aluminum. You also had to have a hole punch to punch holes in it to drink it. That should date it for you

[@maryranch5329]

Sorry, I missed your premier...did watch all the adds so at least you got paid for filming this. Keep up the great work. Have a wonderful week 👍

[@aarontedhams8099]

thank you getting the story out there.

[@lrx54]

Another great video. I enjoy your commentary on the wildlife as well. Within the last 2 weeks, the Sanford lakebed went from ruin to green. Nature is doing its best to recover!

[@johncollins6191]

Thanks for your videos. It is very disheartening how slow our government officials are moving on this. It’s truly sad. I was and still hoping to purchase a home along the river or lake.

[@eaf1963]

i have not seen, but are there any plans to either remove or restore yet

[@JordanMowbray]

If you watch the webinar from the four lakes task force they get into some of this. Skip to the part with the engineer talking about half way through.

[@jimmie200]

Your videos have shown us the incredible force of water. So much damage.

[@AutoCrete]

Jordan, for 'a hobby' you are just nailing it! I have seen far inferior reporting by people getting paid and called 'professionals'. I find your follow up videos really solemn when viewing further erosion and the additional damage that is starting to occur. It's a bit like visiting and old friend who has been in a serious accident and they aren't quite 'out of the woods' just yet. If I were you I would give some serious thought to exploiting your talent. Copy righting is a great idea.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you!

[@lawrencevaught1705]

Jordan I really hope your videos and dedication to this disaster will put pressure on the state and federal government to make this a priority.

[@thomasdobrenick1549]

I dont think i would eat any fish from below the dam. Water looks gross. Or is it just muddy

[@landonjewell8349]

Bro my town is destroyed Sanford is where I was raised from when I was brought home from the hospital

[@maried4069]

Thanks again Jordan, love your videos, well done!

[@sallym8176]

Love your videos I've watched everyone. My Dad lives downriver in James Township. Shields and he had one basement wall cave in completely and two others crack from the pressure. So that far away there is still so much damage. People are fishing because they watched your last video LOL

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you!

[@mikethewoodworker6194]

If they have any public meetings, could you go to them as a Media person and record the public meeting and maybe do some editing on it and do a report that would be interesting so that we know what their intentions are going forward I’m sure they’ll have public meetings on what they will be doing going forward and because it is public you would be able to go as a media person just make yourself up a set a media tags to put around your neck and you’re all set

[@JordanMowbray]

No media is attending any meetings in person. I just got off of a meeting that I will be posting tonight though and posting an overview when I film in Secord Lake of what is happening there.

[@mikethewoodworker6194]

Jordan Mowbray that’s what I meant ie video meetings or phone meetings if there are not being held in person right now. If you can get drawings of plans they release that would be interesting to see.

[@JordanMowbray]

@@mikethewoodworker6194 If you go to this video and go to the part of where the engineer is talking you can see some of the engineering drawings for the rebuild. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moqooIN7fb6Se9E

[@markrowe8824]

its a pity the dam owners had not spent the 30k on proper maintenance, this disaster may not have happened.

[@rogallen9535]

Keep up the work I'm from Missouri I was in mt,pleasant Michigan at the time working when all this happened I wish I was still there and could help these people it need a helping hand

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you!

[@skim4me]

Thanks for your coverage! Do you have any thoughts on 3 gourges dam or their other dams?

[@JordanMowbray]

Ive been following the story. It is hard to know what to believe coming out of China since the media is censored. They are going through some hard times is evident though. I hope the dam does not fail.

[@martinmaloney7294]

Jordan for Mayor !

[@JordanMowbray]

:)

[@trekOCLVone]

Thank you Jordan for your continued video photography of the ongoing efforts by the communities that are most impacted by this disaster. By keeping the focus on this I'm sure it is having an positive impact on those communities as it demonstrates that the needed attention isn't going away.

[@jesusisGod1434]

Thank you for the update. Maybe you could summarize the meetings about the rebuilding? Some people can not watch an hour long video on a meeting about it but would like to know how the plans are going. Thank you for your hard work.

[@braddurham145]

Looks like a big field know amazing but sad

[@CentralNH]

Didn't the sign say no fishing where people were fishing?

[@JordanMowbray]

During certain dates only.

[@wildmustang429cj3]

Jordan, I have been watching all of your videos and updates. I live in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. I can't believe that from the beginning there was very little news coverage about this devastation besides local news in Michigan. Usually our Canadian news channels always cover all natural disasters that take place in U.S.A and Canada but didn't have very much coverage on this even though Michigan borders Ontario. Very disappointed by this. However I have to commend you on your coverage of the original situation and the aftermath. Give up the good work Sir. I'm also so happy and surprised there were not deaths or serious injuries initially. So many people's lives, properties have been changed forever. So happy you are getting the news and updates out there and not letting the current situation be forgotten and pushed under the rug. You do really deserve some type of recognition for your dedication to keeping others informed. I subscribe, like and share your vids as much as I can. Once again,keep them coming. Have Great Day!

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@davidfariello580]

Another great job. Proud of the work you’re doing. What started as a hobby has become a real public service. The good people of Sanford and Edenville are lucky to have you.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you!

[@janicehunter7962]

Jordan, you are very talented. Your videos are interesting and informative. Thank you. Keep up the good work!

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you!

[@rs4394]

Oklahoma viewer here. Keep up the good work! I've watched every video. Thanks for your work!

[@JordanMowbray]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@BenZGangte]

God bless you

[@marshallpoe8087]

Jordan, the cemetery is part of the town. It's condition and rehab is just as important as the rest you show. I mean, you filmed some of the "private" homes in the town. So I'm not understanding what the issue is.

[@JordanMowbray]

I only film peoples houses close up that want them to be shown. I do not believe it is my place to film a cemetery where loved ones are buried and share this around the world. Some people may be okay with this but others will not. Certain people have asked for pictures of it that have had loved ones buried there and I have kept them updated. I hope you understand. You can see portions of the cemetery way off in the distance in some of the drone videos if you are really curious.

[@brbertram]

You’re doing much better coverage than mainstream media. Well done, dude.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you

[@Sam465]

Keep your efforts going, we appreciate your hard work informing us

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you, I will

[@SuperExercisenut]

Jordan thank you so much for your hard work. You are so very wise and compassionate beyond your years. I appreciate you taking time so we are not forgotten.

[@JordanMowbray]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@ryangrimm9305]

Excellent set of observations. Keep filming.

[@JordanMowbray]

Thanks, will do!

[@louoldschool7047]

Jordan, do you think that big dam in china will hold up? have you seen all the major flooding there?

[@JordanMowbray]

I hope it does.

[@josephm6255]

Hey Jordan, nice work. Why is it so green in the debris field at Sanford Dam?

[@JordanMowbray]

The water is getting more stagnant directly in front of the dam and more algae is growing.

[@psmirage8584]

It appears the owner of the dam is irresponsible and selfish. The State should seize the dam and all related properties and sue the owner for cleanup.

[@wdtaut5650]

Everyone is suing everyone. The lawyers will get all the money.

[@SamanthaCoolBeans]

Your drone footage is getting smoother and more cinematic every video. Keep it going it’s really good to watch

[@JordanMowbray]

Thanks, will do!

[@kurtbaker4078]

Thank you, Jordan

[@danielunger9340]

Is the dam it's self in good condition or they have ta tear it down n rebuild it from the foundation up?

[@JordanMowbray]

They were planning on leaving the dam, but each week it is starting to look worse.

[@suzylarry1]

another good report

[@TheAnnaBites]

how deep is the water just outside of the dam where people are boating and fishing?

[@JordanMowbray]

Right in front of the dam is about 6ft

[@harrickvharrick3957]

most ridiculous eyewear award, definitely

[@JordanMowbray]

Thank you! :)

[@pamrix6800]

Were the falls part of the original river bed or have they been created by the flooding?

[@JordanMowbray]

The falls are where the earthen portion of the dam used to be. Newly formed from the river

[@carlosgaspar-luna1860]

Free John boat

[@landonjewell8349]

SANFORD STRONG