The Brief Grafton Village Board voted to repair the Grafton dam and solicit bids following a dam failure in May. The Grafton Village Board passed a motion to repair the Grafton dam and solicit bids. Grafton dam repairs approved by village board after public debateIn May, village officials said a hydraulic cylinder failed, causing water to rush through one side of the dam. Grafton dam repairs approved by village board after public debate"I think it is going to affect all of Grafton property value wise and let's face it fiscally that is going to affect Grafton," Hildebrandt said. Grafton dam repairs approved by village board after public debateRepairing the damWhat's next:Repairing the dam is estimated to cost up to $180,000.