The Canadian province of British Columbia is requiring remedial work on more than 140 dams, based on the results of a rapid assessment of structures after the collapse of Testalinden Dam in June 2010. Testalinden Dam is a privately-owned structure built in the 1930s for water storage and irrigation. On June 13, 2010, the dam failed, causing a torrent of debris and mud that affected 14 private properties, including three with homes. An independent review revealed that the Ministry of Environment issued several concerns and warnings to make repairs to maintain the dam's integrity.
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