A Whole Lot Of Dams In The United States Are At Risk Of Failing
“The number of deficient, high-hazard dams is increasing."
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“The number of deficient, high-hazard dams is increasing."
More than 2,200 dams built upstream from homes or communities are in poor condition...
More than 2,200 dams built upstream from homes or communities are in poor condition across the U.S., likely endangering lives if they were to fail, according to an Associated Press analysis.
An Associated Press analysis tallied more than 2,200 high-hazard dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition across the U.S.
Long-deferred maintenance, a changing climate and the construction of homes, businesses and highways below previously remote dams are all contributing to the soaring numbers.