Vandalism and Terrorism

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Dams, both large and small, are easy and high-profile targets for vandalism and terrorism. Since many dams are easily accessible and their alteration or destruction can cause a lot of damage to people, structures, and the environment downstream, they are frequently at risk of being maliciously targeted by people ranging from local kids to organized groups. If you see or hear of anything amiss at a dam or know of any actions that would jeopardize the safety of a dam, report it immediately to dam, law enforcement or the Homeland Security authorities. The life you save may be your own. Dams are resilient and useful structures that provide a lot of benefits for many different stakeholders, as long as we respect them and allow them to function properly.

Examples

Learn more about the potential for vandalism at dams from the incident at Maple Grove Dam (DamFailures.org)

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Revision ID: 4433
Revision Date: 11/18/2022