Saddle Lake Level & Lake Level Order

During our inspections in fall/winter 2023, we found several holes in the metal sheet piling of the Saddle Lake Level Control Structure. In March 2024, Land & Resource Engineering (LRE) conducted a formal inspection and determined that the 50+ year-old structure needs full replacement. The Lake Level Order also requires updating in Circuit Court.

Saddle Lake Level Order Update Webinar

Notice of Hearing

State of Michigan

36th Circuit Court for the County of Van Buren

Date: February 4, 2025

Time: 2:30 PM

Location: Van Buren County Circuit Court, 212 E Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw, Michigan 49079

Questions: (269) 205-3293

Email: vanburencdc@gmail.com

A petition was filed on December 9, 2024, to amend the lake level order for Saddle Lake. The court will review this on the above date and time to consider evidence for amending the order under MCL 324.30707.

Submitting Testimony and Evidence

The public can submit written testimony and evidence to the Court. You may also attend the hearing to provide oral testimony. Send written testimony via email to Carrierp@vanburencountymi.gov or by mail to Van Buren County Circuit Court, 212 E Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw, Michigan 49079. Include “Saddle Lake – Lake Level Hearing (Case No. 24-074426-CZ)” in your subject line. For questions, call (269) 657-8200, ext. 2346.

For more information, call (269) 205-3293 or email vanburencdc@gmail.com.

A recorded webinar about the lake level order and hearing is available at: Meeting Notices.

Hearing Accommodations

If you need accommodations to attend the hearing, please call (269) 657-8200, ext. 2340 or use the Michigan Relay Service at 7-1-1 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance.

All affected property owners may submit written testimony or attend the hearing to present testimony.

Joe Parman
Van Buren County Drain Commissioner
on behalf of the Saddle Lake – Lake Level District