Risky reservoirs: Delaware counties where aging dams pose the greatest threat

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- Total high-hazard dams: 25
- Number potentially dangerous: 4 (16.0%)
- Potentially dangerous dams include:
--- 3 in poor condition
--- 1 not rated

#3. Sussex County
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- Total high-hazard dams: 17
- Number potentially dangerous: 3 (17.6%)
- Potentially dangerous dams include:
--- 3 not rated

#2. Kent County
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- Total high-hazard dams: 15
- Number potentially dangerous: 4 (26.7%)
- Potentially dangerous dams include:
--- 4 not rated

This story features data reporting by Paxtyn Merten, writing by Dom DiFurio, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. New Castle County
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