South Florida Dike Poses "Grave Danger," Engineers Say
Media Release
Aug. 16, 2006

An alarming engineering report on the 140-mile (225-kilometer) dike around Florida's Lake Okeechobee has prompted emergency management officials to prepare evacuation plans for 40,000 residents living near the lake.

The engineers say the dike, which is about 250 feet (76 meters) wide at its base, could fail during a hurricane or even if the lake level becomes too high.

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Website: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/08/060815-florida-dike.html

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