News Live near a dam? It could be crumbling, threatening homes and lives as heavy rains increase November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Doug Caruso, Kevin Crowe and Steve Lackmeyer, USA TODAY Comments Off on Live near a dam? It could be crumbling, threatening homes and lives as heavy rains increase More than 200 U.S. dams have failed in foul weather since 2000. USA TODAY analyzed detailed climate forecasts to see which dams may be next.