Plan for Valentine’s Mill Pond dam starts with fish hatchery water

Officials are taking a small first step toward deciding the future of the Mill Pond Dam in Valentine, a high-hazard dam clogged with sediment that has been the subject of debate for several years.

November 11, 2026Updated: November 11, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Plan for Valentine’s Mill Pond dam starts with fish hatchery water

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