If there is a full collapse of the dam, county leaders say the river could rise another 2 feet or so. There is a levee system protecting the city and officials are confident it will hold up.

Credit: Nick Graham Credit: Nick Graham This story looks at why the dam and levee system is facing expensive challenges. The conservancy district maintains and operates the dam and levee system ...

The intense rainfall also exposes a major community challenge; hundreds of the dams and levees we rely on to keep our homes safe are at risk of failing. A tiny hill of dirt was the only thing ...

Clever engineering and regular maintenance keep a 100-year-old dam and levee system operating, protecting more than $10 billion in property annually. The Miami Conservancy District’s flood ...