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 ...

There are five dams in New Mexico that are in need of immediate repair. And if they were to fail, there is high chance for a loss of life. "On average, 10 dams fail in the United States every year.

Beaver dams are critical to river health and a source of biodiversity. They create wetlands, slow water and improve water ...

Two major dams in King Count, have done their jobs to protect western Washington state and remained stable Wednesday, despite an intense series of atmospheric river events that breached levees, ...

Tropical Storm Helene underscored the dangers of aging dams and flood-control infrastructure in Western North Carolina. Leading up to the storm, some signs already indicated that something more needed ...