California’s riskiest dams are closer to big cities than you think

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Local News · California · October 14, 2026

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As tropical storms and El Niño usher in heavy rains to California, a new report finds that 57 dams across the state are in poor or unsatisfactory condition — posing a hazard to nearby communities, reports CalMatters’ Rachel Becker.  The state auditor’s report, released Monday, said that aging dams “continue to…

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