From 'drowning machines' to whitewater attractions: How Iowa's fixing dangerous low-head dams
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Do you know how to spot a low-head dam? Low-head dams can be dangerous for waterway users. They are hard to identify and can cause harm if you end up caught in their current. We published a website with an inventory of low-head dams across the country– and tips for how you can stay safe on the water. To locate low-head dams near you and learn more, visit nid.sec.usace.army.mil. And remember, when in doubt, get out and scout. | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters
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🚨 Low-Head Dams: Dangerous, Outdated, Environmentally damaging, and On Their Way Out Low-head dams—often called “drowning machines”—pose serious risks to paddlers and swimmers due to powerful recirculating currents. But the danger doesn’t stop there. They also: Block fish migration Increase Sedimentation Raise water temperatures and decrease oxygen levels Harm habitats for native fish, mussels, and other aquatic life Good news? There’s a growing push to remove these outdated structures across K
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Be dam aware! 🛶 Low head dams may look harmless, but more than 1,400 people have died at low head dams across the country. Before you hit the river this summer, know what a low head dam is, why they're dangerous, where they're located on your local river, and how to stay safe. ⚠️ More information on low head dam safety: https://www.americanrivers.org/low-head-dam-safety/ | American Rivers
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