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Los Angeles Times
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Many California dams require repairs ahead of El Niño
An audit warns that California’s aging dams pose significant safety risks, especially in the context of an El Niño winter, with 57 dams rated poor or unsatisfactory. Many of these dams, some owned by state agencies, lack the funds for necessary repairs, and enforcement of safety violations has been limited despite authority to impose penalties. Repair costs are estimated at around $28 billion, far exceeding current funding levels, raising concerns about potential catastrophic failures affecting millions and causing extensive economic damage. The report calls for stronger enforcement, mandatory maintenance plans for high-risk dams, and legislative changes to address gaps in dam safety oversight.
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