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Daily, leaks in the foundation have to be plugged with grout -- a mixture of cement and sand. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the Mosul Dam is fundamentally the wrong structure for the location, and called it the âmost dangerous dam in the world.â. Even with careful tending, the Mosul Dam is in danger.
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 generated increased focus on. protecting the countryâs infrastructure, including ensuring the safety of dams. One major issue with the safety of dams is their age and the average age of Americaâs. 80,000 dams is 51 years.