West American dams are on the verge of shutting down: Lack of maintenance is filling them with silt faster than ever, making the great structures obsolete
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Bureau Of ReclamationUs Bureau Of ReclamationLake Mead SedimentationAtmospheric AdministrationNational OceanicUnited StatesKlamath River, California, United StatesCalifornia, United StatesOregon, United StatesAmericanAmericaSandy River, Oregon, United StatesGrand Canyon, California, United States
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Wed, 5 August 2026
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The accumulation of sediment in reservoirs across the American West represents a significant challenge for water resource management. Since the early 20th century, thousands of dams have been constructed to provide essential services, including hydro-electric power, irrigation for agriculture, and reliable municipal water supplies.