why low head dams must be modified

just some links to site about low head dams. These are drowning machines, that COULD be designed or modified to be safer, actually they could be contructed to act as play spots instead of lethal obstacles. But, we must educate ourselves, and teach the public at large about the potential dangers in their rivers.

www.dnr.state.oh.us/water/dsafety/safeowner.htm

About the Binghamton drowning incident:
Binghamton,NY

Drowning incident video (very scary)
video

www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/lowhead.htm

dam removal paper (pdf)
DAMpdf

this site encourages people to go swimming near some places that have low head dams. How dangerous is that?!?
swimming

www.fish.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/lowhd1.htm
http://www.fish.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/damhaz.htm

"Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams are some of our most precious natural resources and should be enjoyed by all," Gov. Ridge said. "But these man-made dams can at times become killing machines. Until now, there’s been no warning that these dams are hazardous article_here

A great abstract on the subject:
read

scary videos:
video


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“Maine
Lawsuit targets contractor in kayaker's death, (AP), 10/12/2005.
Lawsuit contends that a Sept. 20, 2003 drowning at the Sebasticook Lake dam was a result of negligent design, construction and installation of a trash screen installed in 2003. A kayaker became pinned against the grate during the annual drawdown of the lake. No-trespassing signs were posted on the dam, but no signs warned boaters of the open dam. The Cianbro Corp. says it will aggressively defend itself against the allegations.”
From this website: here



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