When you hear about a dam, you probably think of a solid, unmoving structure, but recent events highlight the critical importance of their ongoing safety and management. You'll learn why even seemingly stable dams can become a major concern, especially with unpredictable weather.
The Wahiawa Dam in Hawaii is trending due to urgent safety concerns and a mandatory evacuation order.
Heavy rains from a Kona Low storm system caused water levels in Lake Wilson (Wahiawa Reservoir) to rise rapidly, threatening to overtop the dam.