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The influence of aging dams and geography on the distribution of dam removals in the United States

Creator:

Ashley, Sara

Abstract:

Over 470 dams have been removed in the United States, and a significant increase in dam removals has occurred since the early 1990s. The aging of dams is often cited as the primary factor influencing removals; as dams surpass their functional life span, safety hazards, economic costs, and environmental concerns...

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Capstone Project

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different organizations (such as American Rivers, National Park Service, and state agencies); they then