What began as a hidden sensor failure turned into one of America’s most destructive dam disasters in minutes. At Taum Sauk, the upper reservoir kept filling past safe levels until water spilled over ...

NASHVILLE, Ill. -- After water overtopped a reservoir dam and forced residents of a small Illinois city to evacuate Tuesday morning amid fears the structure could rupture, local officials now say the ...

More than 40 dams failed when Helene hit the mountains in September 2024. Advocates say it won't be the last time unless North Carolina confronts its aging, overlooked infrastructure. Helene impact ...