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Hawaii dam at risk of ‘imminent’ failure

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Oahu floods put dam at imminent risk of failure

After two powerful storms struck Hawaii over the past week, officials are warning that one of the largest dams on the island of Oahu is at risk of imminent failure.

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Wahiawa Dam at imminent risk of failure; Oahu under flash flood warning

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Over 5,500 told to evacuate flooding in Hawaii as officials warn that dam could fail

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Hawaii's worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms

As Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years, officials are urging people in hard-hit areas to “LEAVE NOW.”

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Hawaii's island of Oahu sees worst flooding in 20 years

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Hawaii Suffers Its Worst Flooding In 20 Years — And Forecasters Warn More Rain Is Coming

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Oahu Flooding Worst in 20 Years: $1 Billion in Damage Reported

More than 230 people have been rescued, including 72 children and adults airlifted by the National Guard and Honolulu Fire Department from a spring break youth camp, while 5,500 people remain under ev...

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Hawaii Flooding Update: Oahu Faces Worst Flooding In 20 Years As Damage Nears $1 Billion

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Jason Momoa Rallies Aloha Spirit After Catastrophic Oahu Floods

‘We’re Screwed’: Dole Did Little To Fix Dangerous Wahiawā Dam

Hawaiʻi's proposal to acquire the dam, and have taxpayers foot the bill for repairs, let the company off the hook.

Hawaii flooding: Thousands evacuate Oahu as officials warn 120-year-old dam could overflow

Catastrophic flash flooding on Oahu forced more than 5,500 evacuations and pushed the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam to dangerous levels Friday. The dam has since receded but evacuation orders remain in place as more rain is expected.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Wahiawa dam owner says failure risk overstated

The private owner of a dam in Wahiawa that city officials warned could fail and endanger North Shore residents amid a deluge on Friday contends that the dam functioned as designed, is safe, and actually reduced flood risks.

Worcester Telegram

Massive dam coming down in Central Mass. It could prevent catastrophe

The latter is important because the dam holds back 10 feet of water that extends for 2½ miles upstream. If there is a breach, a massive rush of water downstream would be “catastrophic,” said Chris Hirsch, a dam removal program manager at the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration.