Aging dams and levees are at increased risk of failure due to climate change The failure of earthen dams and levees can lead to problems in 1.1 Flood defense 1.2 Water supply management 1.3 Electrical power networks There are over 90,000 dams in the US alone 2.1 Over 50% are privately owned 2.2 Average age of the dams is over 50 years To prevent the potential failure of small dams and levees, a holistic approach incorporating the effects of climate change must be adopted.
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