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Human error played a role in Oroville Dam spillway failure, report finds
L A Times ^ | Jan 05, 2018 | 5:35 PM | Ralph Vartabedian

Posted on 01/05/2018 8:00:45 PM PST by BenLurkin

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To: ProtectOurFreedom
…a comprehensive review of the original construction and whether it meets modern standards should have been conducted.

My experience in the nuclear industry is that the original design is usually sound, and if anything over-designed. Where you get into trouble is increasing capacity or adding features without reassessing the original design assumptions. In addition, deferring manintenence due to budget or schedule always bites your behind.

21 posted on 01/05/2018 9:45:44 PM PST by nuke_road_warrior (Making the world safe for nuclear power for over 20 years)
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To: Rusty0604

Sorry, but I had to laugh.

I live in this he’ll hole of a state, want to ask me about the State workers Comp system, I own a small business.

I’m just happy my head does not explode, it’s all the same, can’t wait to get out


22 posted on 01/05/2018 9:50:42 PM PST by Rj Snows
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To: BenLurkin

This is how California does everything! They steal money from important projects so they can buy votes for re-election. This state is nothing but more than welfare voters being bought with poor taxpayer $$$$.

I could go on for hours but I’m so frustrated I might end up harming myself.


23 posted on 01/05/2018 9:55:29 PM PST by Randy Larsen (Trump IS MY president and I'm damn proud of him!)
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To: BenLurkin

Yep, the Human error occurred when the majority of Voters in CA Elected Democrats.


24 posted on 01/05/2018 10:09:30 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (Tweet softly, but carry a big stick.)
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To: Scrambler Bob

„The DMV is a highly tuned operation.

It pushes it’s ‘clients’ right to the edge of armed, violent insurrection, but not over it.“

a profound truth in so many ways


25 posted on 01/05/2018 11:28:50 PM PST by vooch (America First Drain the Swamp as)
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To: Repeal The 17th
Hi Repeal the 17th,

Greetings. Happy New year. I haven't spoken much on the new IFT report. Let's say that the independent forensic team (originators) on this report were very diplomatic. However, there is deeper information that, if revealed, can create a big stink bomb.

IF this info were to be made public, it could affect the integrity of the IFT report (either someone missed important docs or ?). It pertains to Fig A-30 (Appendix A) and pages in Appendix G.

Will post this over on the big thread as a cc.

26 posted on 01/05/2018 11:49:01 PM PST by EarthResearcher333
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To: BenLurkin

Why is it that this type of news always comes out late Friday afternoon? /s


27 posted on 01/06/2018 12:39:31 AM PST by Frankysgone (none yet)
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To: rktman

Not Jerry, his Dad. The dam was designed and started during the Pat Brown Administration.


28 posted on 01/06/2018 4:48:41 AM PST by GreenLanternCorps (Hi! I'm the Dread Pirate Roberts! (TM) Ask about franchise opportunities in your area.)
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To: GreenLanternCorps

At least they’re keepin’ it in the family. ;-)


29 posted on 01/06/2018 7:33:30 AM PST by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: Rusty0604

Some years ago, my wife and I caught a bit of a Saturday morning news blurb on an LA station:

... a DMV office at [forgot] was firebombed last night. Police are trying to determine a motive....


30 posted on 01/06/2018 8:06:29 AM PST by Scrambler Bob (All posts are /s, unless otherwise specified.)
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To: Scrambler Bob

Trying to determine a motive, LOL.


31 posted on 01/06/2018 8:18:51 AM PST by Rusty0604
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To: minnesota_bound

A California DWR insider had a nephew—and put him in charge?


32 posted on 01/06/2018 4:32:45 PM PST by Ozark Tom
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