MERTON, Wis — A sinkhole and rushing waters at a Merton dam have local residents and business owners on edge as engineers and first responders monitor the situation following historic rainfall.

The dam in Merton is currently under close surveillance as officials prepare for a large influx of water expected to arrive from Bark Lake in Richfield after recent major rainfall.

"We gotta really watch out," Sussex resident, John Heiden said.

Heiden is among many community members who came to check on the rushing water and sinkhole that has developed near the dam. The situation has left many longtime residents stunned by the unprecedented water levels.

"I've never seen this. Thirty-eight years. I've never seen this," Heiden said.

Sinkhole and rushing water concern residents as Merton dam ov

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