Wahiawa Dam at imminent risk of failure
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Huge evacuation in Hawaii as Wahiawa Dam on brink of 'catastrophic' collapse
A recent investigation found the state had repeatedly told dam owners it did not meet modern safety standards, but the company did not make repairs
Gov. Josh Green said Saturday morning that water levels at Wahiawa Dam stabilized overnight, but warned the threat is not over.
Floodwaters lifted homes and cars, causing an estimated $1 billion in damage, and 5,500 people were under evacuation orders as a 120-year-old dam threatened to fail.
Hawaii's new round of Kona low weather is testing nerves on Oʻahu’s North Shore, where Wahiawā Dam remains under close watch.
Hawaiʻi's proposal to acquire the dam, and have taxpayers foot the bill for repairs, let the company off the hook.
Hundreds of people have been rescued after severe flooding battered Hawaii’s Oahu island and triggered evacuation orders Saturday near a dam that officials feared could overtop as water levels rose.