Dam articles
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Emergency fishing closure lifted at Panguitch Lake after dam scare
PANGUITCH — Utah wildlife officials are allowing anglers to once again catch fish at Panguitch Lake, after closing the reservoir off amid concerns over cracks in its dam earlier this month. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources lifted its emergency fishing closure at the reservoir Monday morning. While that allows people to return, the Garfield […]
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BHP: Mining giant floats £20bn settlement for Samarco dam disaster
It responded to rumours in Brazil over compensation, saying that it had been in negotiations with the Brazilian state and authorities to agree on a settlement.
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Elba Dam Removal Could Have Flood Prevention, Environmental Benefits, Officials Say
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) – An obsolete and potentially dangerous dam in Coffee County will soon be removed. The Elba Hydroelectric Dam is a partially breached dam that straddles the Pea River, near County Road 411. The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced the project Tuesday that would pave the way for the dam's removal, []