As deadlines for Colorado River negotiations come and go, few are talking about design flaws in the Arizona dam that hold back Lake Powell.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The southern Appalachians have had a long history of destructive flash floods, including 2024's Helene disaster. On Nov. 5, 1977, ...

Today we’re taking apart one of the most important pieces of infrastructure in the United States and asking a question that feels like science fiction until you look at the numbers. The Hoover Dam has ...

One day after a leaking dam prompted an evacuation warning in Polk County, emergency officials have reported no major flooding in the area. Polk County emergency officials said the Carter Lake Dam was ...

America's dams are currently averaging 64 years old, and most of us don't give them a second thought until something goes wrong. We drive past them, boat on their reservoirs, and live downstream from ...

When dams or levees fail, the consequences can be catastrophic, making proper funding and maintenance critical, but it doesn't always happen. They are not what I would call politically sexy. It's not ...

The southern Appalachians have had a long history of destructive flash floods, including 2024's Helene disaster. On Nov. 5, 1977, 48 years ago today, heavy rain moved into northern Georgia. Around ...

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 ...