Worsening floods pose a significant threat to dam safety in the United States, with at least 4,000 dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition. Many of these dams, which are on average 60 years old, require costly maintenance to prevent degradation, but resources to fix problems are often scarce. The failure of dams can have catastrophic consequences, including loss of life and environmental damage, highlighting the need for urgent action to address this critical issue. In recent incidents, floodwaters damaged a dam in Minnesota, while intense rain caused a dam in Texas to issue a potential failure warning.
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