Missouri River Dams - History and Safety

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers remains focused on increasing water flows on the Missouri river. The plan is to reach 150 - thousand cubic feet per second by mid-June. Those who live up and down the river are focused on saving their homes and communities. Once the target flow rate is met - it is the first time in history that that much water has passed through the four dams in South Dakota.
The six earthen dams run from Montana through South Dakota. They were created as part of the Pick-Sloan plan which was approved by congress in 1944. Many in South Dakota wonder if these man made structures are strong enough to withstand the powerful impact of Mother Nature... SDPB's Stephanie Rissler looks at the history and safety of our dams.