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"A rapid drawdown with high flows could cause extensive bank erosion and slumping in the levees, while too slow of a drawdown could leave high water on temporary and permanent levees, dams and other critical infrastructure, further increasing risks for overtoppings and breaches."
Army Corps Begins to Reduce Releases From Missouri River Dams Joe Barrett 2011
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But, you know, there were search and rescue trying to evacuate yesterday while we were there inspecting those overtoppings.
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The photos and videos keep track of sand boils, breaches, seepage, overtoppings and other levee problems.
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The photos and videos keep track of sand boils, breaches, seepage, overtoppings and other levee problems.
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The photos and videos keep track of sand boils, breaches, seepage, overtoppings and other levee problems.
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The photos and videos keep track of sand boils, breaches, seepage, overtoppings and other levee problems.
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Hurricane Ike already has caused at least four levee breaches or overtoppings in Louisiana.
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