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Beech Mountain officials warn Helene-damaged dam could endanger lives as funding stalls
Engineers say the reservoir must be drained before repairs can begin, while the town seeks $34 million in FEMA aid for a second water source.
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Watauga DemocratBeech Mountain officials warn Helene-damaged dam could endanger lives as funding stalls
Beech Mountain's Buckeye Lake Dam remains vulnerable two years after Hurricane Helene damaged its spillway and emergency drain, with Town Manager Bob Pudney warning of possible loss of life if the dam fails during heavy rainfall, highlighting ongoing risks to downstream residents.
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