Photo of a Dam and What Dams Do Big or Little

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The Future Role of Dams in the United States of America

• U.S. dams supported flood control, irrigation, hydropower, and economic growth.
• Many dams are aging and nearing the end of their design life.
• Climate change may increase flood and drought risks affecting dams.
• Older dams were built using outdated climate and environmental assumptions.
• Dam removal debates are increasing due to ecological and safety concerns.
• Dam failures can impact transportation, energy, and communities.
• Researchers call for stronger national water and infrastructure planning.
• Future policies should balance economy, safety, and environmental protection.
• The study highlights inconsistent dam regulation and oversight.
• Authors recommend modernization, resilience planning, and sustainable water management.

Ho, M., Lall, U., Allaire, M., Devineni, N., Kwon, H. H., Pal, I., Raff, D., & Wegner, D. (2017). The future role of dams in the United States of America. Water Resources Research, 53(2), 982–998. https://doi.org/10.1002/2016WR019905

Mini Water Dam

I have this garage that sits just a little lower than the driveway. Don’t ask why it was built that way, but it’s attached to a really old house from the days when people still floated logs down the Escanaba River.

When the snow melts in the spring, water can get inside. I’ve been thinking about possible solutions. I didn’t realize they make these water-absorbing “sock” barriers, but when you think about traditional sandbags, it actually makes a lot of sense.

I haven’t bought or used them myself yet, but they seem like they could be a practical option.

Water Dam Product