Yesterday Astral Goat said he was pinning this thread for emergency monitoring. Not sure what that entails, but it does need to stay pinned please.

Folks in California should read the article from Scientific American about the flooding that occurred during the winter of 1861 - 1862 and be aware that this could happen again.

Prayers that this situation with the dam and spillway does not become an emergency and a way to repair it is quickly found. Everyone stay aware and prepared!