Impending Flood Crisis: Dams at Capacity, Cities at Risk
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has warned of "severe flooding" downstream of the Ball Mountain Dam and Townshend Dam in southern Vermont as they prepare to release "unprecedented quantities of water" over their spillways. Low-lying areas in several towns, including Jamaica, Townshend, and Brattleboro, are at greatest risk, and increased flooding may limit road access and evacuation efforts.
- ‘Severe flooding’ expected as Ball Mountain Dam and Townshend Dam prepare to release water VTDigger
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers predicts Jamaica and Townshend dams could overflow WCAX
- Vermont Flood Disaster Fears as Officials Warn Wrightsville Dam at Capacity Newsweek
- Montpelier warns that Wrightsville Dam could spill over, imperiling city VTDigger
- Montpelier city manager warns of potential Wrightsville Dam failure as flood continue WCAX
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