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To maintain the structural integrity of the dam when the water level in the reservoir gets high, the spillway releases water to Bald Eagle Creek. The amount of water being released could be great enough to cause flooding in downstream communities. Such higher releases from the dam could create conditions similar to how the river might behave if the dam did not exist.\n\nThere are also unlikely, but far more devastating scenarios involving breach of the dam that would produce significant flooding. This could involve situations such as: a rare, extreme rainfall event resulting in water flowing over the earthen dam, eroding the dam and leading to a breach of the dam; or unexpected behavior of seepage through the dam, eroding soil from within the embankment and leading to a breach of the dam. If a breach were to occur, an uncontrolled surge of water would flow out of the reservoir, flooding downstream communities. Blanchard, Mill Hall, Flemington, Lock Haven and adjacent communities are in the most immediate danger in the event of a flood. Other communities along the Bald Eagle Creek and West Branch Susquehanna River would also be impacted.\n\nIn any of the scenarios described above, the downstream floodwater would be swift and deep, overflowing levees and destroying buildings and key infrastructure. Those caught unaware and/or unable to evacuate could perish. In the less likely dam breach scenarios, the water depth, property damage, and lives lost would likely be far greater.", "riskManagementMeasures":"The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) performs ongoing activities to ensure the integrity of Foster Joseph Sayers Dam and to manage and reduce risk to the downstream communities. The dam is well-maintained, inspected, and monitored. The frequency of inspection and monitoring increases during high water events. 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