Dams are important. In California, they generate 15% of our energy. They also provide storage for much of our drinking and ...

It started with a sound — a low rumble rolling through the valley. Within seconds, the dam gave way, releasing millions of ...

The number of dams in the United States at risk of overtopping is increasing, "threatening their structural integrity and downstream communities," according to a new study from Florida. About 250,000 ...

POST FALLS, Idaho — A crane accident at the North Channel Dam in Post Falls on Tuesday raised initial concerns about potential flooding, prompting a flash flood alert for the area. However, ...

MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — The City of Mebane warns that a dam at Lake Michael could fail as a result of the impact of Tropical Storm Chantal. Mebane’s city government posted a warning on Facebook stating ...

Five years after the catastrophic failure of the Edenville Dam in Midland County, which led to widespread destruction and forced mass evacuations, the promised repairs remain largely unfulfilled.

A drone image of the Blue Earth River upstream towards the Rapidan Dam in October of 2024. It shows the magnitude of impact following the release of sediment into the stream following the partial ...

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, ...

COLUMBUS, Ind. (WISH) — A flash flood watch is in effect around the Youth Camp Lake Dam along Wolf Creek over concerns the dam could fail. Bartholomew County Emergency Management officials said pumps ...

Learn how to assess your home's risk from dam or levee failure and the steps to protect yourself, including flood insurance options. Learn how to assess your home's risk from dam or levee failure and ...