Lt. Col, Robert Green of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the Corps’ regional repair fleet is repairing the downstream ...

“The Vaal Dam doesn’t ‘overflow’ in the way some other dams, like Gariep Dam will do. It makes use of sluice gates to release water in a controlled manner, once the dam reaches 100%.

The Vaal Dam, which serves as a crucial water source for Gauteng, is currently operating at an elevated level of 106.14%, ...

PALO PINTO COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The Brazos River Authority has opened one gate at the Morris ... sea level), and the dam needed to release water to avoid overflow.

One sluice gate has been opened to alleviate rising water levels. Residents are urged to avoid low-lying areas and expect an already waterlogged Middelburg to see more overflow of storm water. Several ...

It said recent heavy rains caused the dam to overflow, saying this is the rationale behind testing the flood gates.