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Hawaii to take over aging dam after failure scare prompted mass evacuations

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Hawaii is set to acquire a 120-year-old dam that prompted thousands of residents to evacuate last week amid fears of catastrophic failure during heavy rains.

The state's land board voted on Friday to acquire the Wahiawa Dam land from Dole Food Co., paving the way for state oversight. This will enable at least $20 million in crucial repairs and an expansion of its spillway.

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