When dams are found to be unsafe,the problem is most often that they have been built with defective materials that are not strong enough to hold the projected reservoir volume.

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The most common problems leading to dam failure include inadequate spillway design, substandard construction practices, lack of proper maintenance, and natural events such as floods and earthquakes, rather than the use of defective materials.

When Dams Are Found to Be Unsafe,the Problem Is Most