Dam overflow seems more likely than sudden dam break on Chilcotin River, says province

Dam overflow seems more likely than sudden dam break on Chilcotin River, says province

August 2, 2024 7:50 pm PST.

Current modeling shows an overtopping of the dam on the Chilcotin River appears more likely than a sudden release or dam break, the provincial government said in a news conference Friday afternoon.

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