By Margaret Walls and Vincent Gonzales, Resources for the Future\
Dam failure, though rare, can cause catastrophic destruction of property and lives. Repairing hazardous dams can help, but simply removing them can be a better, more cost-effective option with accompanying environmental benefits. Why, then, do so few dam owners and decisionmakers consider removal as an option?
Read more here: https://www.resourcesmag.org/archives/dismantling-dams-can-help-address-us-infrastructure-problems/