RSSDam News: 1 – 5 September, 2012
“Dam news” is a round-up of news and events related to dams and dam removal, brought to you by the Clearinghouse for Dam Removal Information (CDRI), a project administered by the Water Resources Collections and Archives. Visit CDRI for more on dams and dam removal.
Steps Towards a Solution for Martis Creek Dam
American Rivers (blog) – September 5, 2012
The Army Corps of Engineers considers Martis Creek Dam, located near Lake Tahoe on a tributary to the Truckee River, one of the top 6 highest risk Corps dams in the nation.
Hoffmann Dam Removal Complete, River Work Should End by October
Riverside Brookfield Landmark – September 4, 2012
In the future, when people talk about the great Hofmann Dam demolition project of 2012, they won’t just be talking about the removal of the concrete dam built in 1950 on the Des Plaines River between Riverside and Lyons. They’ll be talking about three different dams.
Beaver Dam Gone, Medfield Neighborhood Watches Water Recede
Wicked Local – Sep 4, 2012
Medfield- It took two tries, but the beaver dam constructed on the Stop River east of the South Street bridge appears to be gone for good.
Preliminary Design Funding Targets Forge Road Dam Removal in Kingston
Wicked Local – Sep 4, 2012
KINGSTON — The sight of baby eels above the former Wapping Road Dam site was a joy to behold for Jones River Watershed Association Executive Director Pine duBois.
Arase Dam Removal Begins / Residents Win Fight Over Structure They Claim Damaged Fishing
The Daily Yomiuri – Sep 2, 2012
KUMAMOTO–Work to decommission and dismantle Arase Dam in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, has begun in the nation’s first-ever project to demolish a dam without constructing an alternative facility.
Water Quality Boost: Project Includes Prospect Dam Removal
Marion Star – Sep 2, 2012
MARION – The Prospect Dam, a familiar landmark south of the village, soon will be removed as part of a project meant to supply additional water to the city of Columbus.
