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Wahiawa Dam at imminent risk of failure

Thousands ordered to evacuate as Oahu floods put dam at imminent risk of failure

After two powerful storms struck Hawaii over the past week, officials are warning that one of the largest dams on the island of Oahu is at risk of imminent failure.

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Wahiawa Dam at imminent risk of failure; Oahu under flash flood warning

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‘Imminent risk’ of Wahiawa Dam failure triggers evacuation order for Waialua, Haleiwa residents

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Evacuations ordered in Oahu over concerns of dam failure | West Coast Wrap

Thousands of people have been told to evacuate Oahu over concerns that a major dam could fail.

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Residents airlifted from Haleiwa and Waialua to escape flooding

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More than 4,000 told to evacuate due to Hawaii flooding and risk of dam failure

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Oʻahu’s Wahiawā Dam At ‘Imminent Threat’ Of Failure

Water had passed the spillway level of 80 feet early Friday morning, releasing 1,500 gallons per second, but continued rising as rainfall high in the mountains increased.

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120-Year-Old Dam in Hawaii at Risk of ‘Imminent Failure' as Thousands Ordered to Evacuate

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More than 230 rescued amid severe floods in Hawaii; more rain expected

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230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu on Friday as officials warned of the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam.

‘We’re Screwed’: Dole Did Little To Fix Dangerous Wahiawā Dam

Hawaiʻi's proposal to acquire the dam, and have taxpayers foot the bill for repairs, let the company off the hook.

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Wahiawa Dam structurally sound, owner says; evacuation order remains in effect

Owner Dole Food Company Hawaii said in a statement, “These thresholds are intentionally conservative and based on the time required to safely evacuate downstream areas; they do not reflect a loss of structural integrity.

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Here's why the Wahiawā Dam concerns Hawaiʻi officials

Muddy floodwaters smothered vast stretches of Oʻahu's North Shore on Friday, lifting homes and cars and prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people. Meanwhile, authorities were cautioning that a 120-year-old dam upstream in Central Oʻahu could fail.