Hawaii's state land board voted to acquire the aging, high-hazard Wahiawa Dam from Dole Food Co. after recent floods pushed it near failure, prompting mass evacuations. The state will now oversee at least $20 million in critical repairs and safety improvements.
Hawaii Seizes Control of Aging Dam After Evacuation Scare
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