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#4341559 - 03/02/17 07:32 PM Speaking of dams overflowing ...  
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... Derwent Dam in the UK where the Dambusters practised has just overflowed. Not heard of any damage to the dam though.


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#4341626 - 03/03/17 12:59 AM Re: Speaking of dams overflowing ... [Re: RedToo]  
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It does that regularly, and although it looks spectacular it isn't cause for concern, since it was designed to discharge like that.

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