Thousands Face Life-Threatening Floods From Aging Dams November 12, 2019 By Ira Boudway On a cold morning last March, Kenny Angel got a frantic knock on his door. Two workers from a utility...
In Colorado, 24 High-Hazard Dams Are Seen as Problematic November 7, 2019 By Matt Volz Two dozen aging dams in Colorado were in unsatisfactory condition and are located in places where their failure would likely...
Rain Dumped by Hurricane Causes at Least 17 N.C. Dams to Fail October 25, 2016 At least 17 dams in North Carolina burst from the rain dumped by Hurricane Matthew, most of them in the...
Colorado Dam Razed for Safety Upgrades August 19, 2013 At least 11 dams in Southwest Colorado are classified as high-hazard, which means their failure could cause at least one...
New Connecticut Law Makes Dam Owners More Responsible July 23, 2013 By SUSAN HAIGH The owners of thousands of dams across Connecticut will soon be responsible for making sure their structures are safe, and...