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The document discusses historic dam failures around the world and in the UK, as well as recent near misses and incidents. It outlines key dam failure modes like overtopping, internal erosion, and instability. Examples of major dam failures discussed include Malpasset in 1959, Vaiont in 1963, and Dale Dyke in 1864. The document also describes how lessons learned from failures have shaped UK dam safety legislation and guidance over time. Recent near misses mentioned include failures at Ulley in 2007 and Rhymn
- Author
- Ridwan Ahmed
- Language
- EN