Embankment dam breach analysis encompasses the investigation and modelling of failure mechanisms in earthen structures that retain water. Research in this field addresses both the physical and ...

Work is underway to build a new island in the Mississippi River near Hastings, a $10 million project aimed at preserving the lock-and-dam system that allows some 10 million tons of goods to be shipped ...

WOLVERINE, MI – A $2.5 million renovation project will address aging infrastructure and embankment seepage at Cornwall Dam in Cheboygan County. Construction is underway at the dam site with work ...

On November 9, 2025, a quiet lake in rural Polk County, Texas, suddenly became a major crisis. Carter Lake, held back by a 21-foot earthen dam, developed a dangerous 8-inch hole that threatened nearby ...

The waters of the Mill Pond dam in Manawa flooded around the structure holding it back Friday following heavy rain. The onrushing water flooded streets and forced dozens of homes to be evacuated. Here ...