Dozens of California dams need repair as El Niño winter draws closer

A local news story from California, reported by CalMatters.

Local News · California · October 14, 2026

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As El Nino nears, California found 57 dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition, and regulators have never yet penalized an owner.

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