>>Greene County Issues Warning About Potential Dam Failure
(Stanardsville, VA) -- Officials in Greene County have issued an alert about a possible dam failure at Greene Mountain Lake. Richard Stelling reports.Preview: Voicer Script:
Yesterday's warning from the Greene County Office of Emergency Services says the dam is at a level two emergency for potential failure. A level two emergency is defined as a rapidly developing situation that could lead to significant flooding if not immediately addressed. No reason for the alert was announced. Authorities said there is no immediate risk, but everyone living downstream of the 60-acre lake should be prepared to evacuate if the situation escalates.