Feds Order California Reservoir Drained Over Earthquake Concerns

Feds Order California Reservoir Drained Over Earthquake Concerns
A Silicon Valley reservoir must be drained because its dam could break during a major earthquake and flood numerous towns and cities in the San Francisco Bay area. Google Maps
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A Silicon Valley reservoir must be drained because its dam could break during a major earthquake and flood numerous towns and cities in the San Francisco Bay area.

The risk posed by the dam on the Anderson River in Santa Clara County is too great, said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which said the lake has to be drained by Oct. 1.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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