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America’s Worst Dam Failure

It started with a sound — a low rumble rolling through the valley. Within seconds, the dam gave way, releasing millions of gallons of water that tore through everything in its path. Homes, bridges, ...
As the Four Lakes dams are rebuilt after 2020 failures, shared safety roles between local owners and the state are in focus ...
Some dangers hide in plain sight — what looks like a peaceful lake or a simple hole in the ground can, in reality, be a dam. These man-made barriers hold back massive amounts of water, and when they ...
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Nearly 200,000 people below the Oroville Dam were forced to evacuate, but in Los Angeles County, millions of people live below dams and don't even know it. Mark Pestrella, acting ...
This weekend the community will remember its dead on the 100th anniversary of the tragedy. Three academics have warned it could happen again ...
Hearst Television National Investigative Unit and Data Team compile extensive dam database Hearst Television National Investigative Unit and Data Team compile extensive dam database Hearst Television ...