Small Australian Town Evacuated Following Potential Dam Failure

Emergency workers inspect the Dam that has threatened to burst in Echunga, South Australia, on Sept. 28, 2022. AAP Image/Matt Turner

A small town in South Australia has been issued an emergency warning after the State Emergency Services (SES) was notified that the wall of a private dam was displaying signs of potential failure.

SES has told around 65 residents in Echunga to prepare for potential flooding and relocate to a safer place or Echunga Football Club.