Evidence of dead fish in the Maury caused by irresponsible operation of Lake Merriweather Dam. This photograph was taken Friday, January 15th. A gate failed at the "high hazard" dam on January 7th.This incident highlighted 2 problems with this dam:
1) it is unsafe, jeopardizes the safety of downstream users and residents - and all levels of government have dropped the ball to enforce the law or prepare for the probable emergency.
2) the silt-filled lake with a poorly designed and maintained dam has causes environmental damage - and will continue to do so - until the owners of the dam are forced to act responsibly.
