Safety Around Dams

Disseminating information on the safety of dams with a focus on public safety around dams.
Where there is an opinion expressed it will be a personal one.

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

Interim Report on 2020 Michigan Dam Failures released by Independent Forensic Team - lists static liquefaction triggered by historically high water levels and saturation of sand seams amongst possible causes - Full Report Here https://t.co/srFZW0D5HD

[Juanita Broaddrick @atensnut]

This is INSANE. Anybody know where in the world this is?

[Mambo Italiano @mamboitaliano__]

In the tragedy of the Spanish flood, an ancient Roman dam saves the city of Aragon 🇪🇸

Built nearly 2,000 years ago by Emperor Augustus, the 34-meter dam prevented destruction and loss in the region

This is the tallest surviving Roman dam in the world!

[WeatherNation @WeatherNation]

The Nolichucky Dam near Greeneville, TN is nearing critical failure. Meaning a the dam's failure could occur at any moment. The heavy rain from #Helene caused widespread flash flood EMERGENCIES, some of which, are still active this morning.
#TNwx

[Kristi Yamaguccimane @TheWapplehouse]

Video from about an hour ago. Lake Lure dam still holding

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

Chile - Chinchorro Tailings Dam Failure June 13, 2024 https://t.co/F00XvINbu0

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

6 Rafters Rescued at Low head Dam in Oregon - narrowly escaping drowning machine https://t.co/v7VxDATroj

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

Local municipalities share the risk of failure of tailings dams with mining companies – SRK
https://t.co/ZUIu1G4c62

[Dave Petley @davepetley]

On 11 May 2024 a major #tailings storage facility (TSF) landslide occurred at Siana in Surigao del Norte, Philippines.
I've put together an initial analysis:- https://t.co/CrXOHcCp6I
This appears to be a failure in an old, inactive TSF. #Mining

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

Horrific dam collapse epitomizes Libya's failures. Why were so many warnings ignored? https://t.co/z5T6j8UH5U via @Yahoo

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

China: Dams trigger exponential population declines of migratory fish study published in https://t.co/c8u2eH2qwy shows
https://t.co/puGLLUk9rZ

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

Pakistan - Mangla Dam release without warning strands electrical workers downstream https://t.co/a7BOFLFtCD

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

Kenya - Dam failure in Kenya kills 40, following heavy precipitation https://t.co/C4qWo5y5UP

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

Kenya Dam Failure results in dozens of fatalities following periods of heavy rainfall. https://t.co/CI46fvNDr7

[ACEC/MD @acecmd]

ACEC/MD is honored to present the 2024 Engineering Excellence Grand Award to Alvi Associates, Inc. for their exceptional work on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Forensic Investigation of the Edenville Dam Failure project. Video: https://t.co/tvM3ffRxUj #2024EEA

[Alemdar Bayraktar @abayraktar_tr]

Mine waste dam failure in Myanmar caught on video https://t.co/ZAXGtRmNA8

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

Can investor action speed up compliance with tailings safety standards?
https://t.co/uLd1gofFpX via @MINE_Magazine

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

Pakistan: Bisol Dam which is under construction in Ormara failed during a period of heavy rain in the region, closing the Makran Coastal Highway

GeoTv News https://t.co/1tnvDHtMrE via @Geo Tv News

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

FEMA releases updated Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety - 2023 revision https://t.co/UbHjgm0GXX

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

Criminal case filed against 16 connected with Storm Daniel Derna dam failure disaster – two detained for mismanagement of reconstruction funds via @libyaherald https://t.co/yaDRvpBX6M

[Safety Around Dams @SafeDams]

Evacuation Order issued as risk of Dam Failure in Quebec Laurentian region - Lievre River #chutesaintephilippe https://t.co/2xNnnT7XK1