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Breakdown of dams in the United States, by hazard risk as of 2020
Hazard risk of dams in the U.S. 2020
One in dams in the United States are at significant or high risk to hazards. Poorly maintained dams are ill-prepared for heavy rain events or may even fail over time. Dam failures can be costly due to flooding damages or loss of construction.
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The Guardian. (May 23, 2020). Breakdown of dams in the United States, by hazard risk as of 2020 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1122058/us-dams-hazard-risk/
The Guardian. "Breakdown of dams in the United States, by hazard risk as of 2020." Chart. May 23, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/1122058/us-dams-hazard-risk/
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