Lake Oroville’s dam is the tallest in the United States.
Feb. 13, 2017
California
With both spillways badly damaged and a new storm approaching, America’s tallest dam on Tuesday became the site of a desperate operation to fortify the massive structures before they face another major test.
Feb. 15, 2017
The frantic effort over the last few days to lower water levels at Oroville Dam after the structure’s two spillways became damaged is part of a larger drama playing out as California rapidly shifts from extreme drought to intense deluges.
Feb. 16, 2017
Armed with rocks and concrete, officials have been battling to fortify an earthen hillside next to Lake Oroville that has eroded — a critical task in case the reservoir overflows again.
Officials have been lowering the level of Lake Oroville for several days, preparing for the storm.
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The crisis at the Oroville Dam has brought new scrutiny to the state’s flood-control system.
June 15, 2017
The Edward Hyatt Powerplant at Lake Oroville could go offline as soon as August and trigger a potential power crunch this summer.
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Feb. 14, 2017
The mass evacuations underway below the Oroville Dam capped a week of frantic efforts to prevent flooding as America’s tallest dam reached capacity and its main spillway was severely damaged.
Feb. 12, 2017