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Anderson Dam Gets $3B Safety Overhaul | San Jose News
Anderson Dam, California’s largest reservoir dam, is set for a $2 billion rebuild after decades of neglect — tearing down its 1950s-era structure and replacing it with a quake-resistant version by 2033. Originally built when scientists thought the nearby Calaveras Fault was inactive, the dam now poses a serious flood risk if it fails during an earthquake. Costs have skyrocketed from $200 million to over $3 billion due to inflation, labor, and material surges — making it one of the few U.S. water districts actively rebuilding a reservoir. This massive project underscores a nationwide crisis…
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