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Posted by cypresstx on 8/28/2011, 10:24 am
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/128535988.html

part of article, updated about 6am edt:

"Due to the heavy rains from Hurricane Irene, St. Mary's County issued a potential St. Mary's Lake Dam failure notification.

Irene had poured more than 7 inches of rain in the area by the time the Code Red notification at 10:40 p.m. People who live downstream from the dam are threatened by the possibility of significant flooding.

"The dam itself at St. Mary's River Park is holding well," said Christy Bright. "There is no imminent danger or possible danger with the dam itself. What is happening is that the level of the lake is rising, which is going to cause water to enter a spillway, which is a proactive measure to safeguard the residents from the dam and also keep the potential weight off the dam."

There is still a long way to go before the water crests and goes over the spillway. In that event, 28 residents could be affected. Those that can evacuate should. Those that can't should go to an upper level of their homes."
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