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Anchor Lake Dam at risk of failing in Pearl River County, officials say
The Anchor Lake Dam in Pearl River County is at risk of failing, causing catastrophic flash flooding downstream. Officials warned around 55,000 people in the area between Interstate 59 and Caesar Road to evacuate immediately as a flash flood emergency was declared.
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