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In response to public outcry, most pro-Auburn Dam groups now recommend the construction of a |
In response to public outcry, most pro-Auburn Dam groups now recommend the construction of a "dry dam", or one that purely supports the purpose of flood control. Such a dam would stand empty most of the year, but during a flood the excess flow would pool temporarily behind the dam instead of flowing straight through, and therefore the dam could still provide flood control while leaving the American River canyons dry for most of the year (hence "dry"). Water would be impounded for only a few days or weeks each year instead of all year long, minimizing damage on the local environment. The dam would be built to protect against a 500-year flood.<ref>{{cite web |
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|title=Auburn Dam – A Historical Perspective |
|title=Auburn Dam – A Historical Perspective |