West Virginia Conservation Agency explains Salem area dams flood response

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West Virginia Conservation Agency explains Salem area dams flood response

SALEM, W.Va. (WBOY) — A few weeks ago, Salem saw a large amount of flooding that affected local businesses; on April 11, the police department said the Upper and Lower Dog Run Dams operated by the City of Salem breached and flooded much of the city. Of the multiple dams in the Salem area, seven are operated by the West Virginia Conservation Agency (WVCA) which said all their dams were designed to protect against flooding and none of them breach…