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Aging Dams Pose Threat to Life, Property, and Water Quality

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34292
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Abstract:
North Carolina has seventy-four small watershed dams that are an average of thirty-years old. The dams are generally in good condition, but many of them need maintenance and minor repairs which can easily become larger problems if left unattended. Forty-two-percent of the dams have been classified as having a high hazard potential, meaning that, in the event of a breach, there could be significant economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption to lifeline services.