America's dams are currently averaging 64 years old, and most of us don't give them a second thought until something goes ...

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 ...

While the seven Colorado River Basin states try to reach agreement over how to divvy up diminishing flows in the Colorado River, another crisis lies in the design of Glen Canyon Dam, which is ...

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 ...

LINCOLN CO., Mont. — Lincoln County Emergency Management warns residents the Lower Flower Creek Diversion Dam is compromised due to flooding conditions. Engineers report the dam has potential for ...

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 ...

Flash floods and heavy rain are expected to continue into early next week on the already devastated island. Updated 10:10 p.m. ET Fri Though the brunt of Hurricane Maria has left Puerto Rico, the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (CN) — While a controversial southern Oregon dam may delay the migration of a threatened species of salmon, the impact isn’t significant enough to violate federal environmental laws, a ...

Learn how to assess your home's risk from dam or levee failure and the steps to protect yourself, including flood insurance options. When dams or levees fail, the consequences can be catastrophic, ...

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 ...