Safety assured for residents near Sierra foothills dam as evacuation ends
Evacuation orders were lifted Saturday morning for the areas near Moccasin Dam and Reservoir in Tuolumne County, after a scare that the dam was close to failing forced nearby residents from their homes.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission lifted the orders at 9:30 a.m., and reported in a statement, “The dam itself remains intact and all immediate safety risks have been mitigated.”
This followed a scare that began on Thursday, when the dam seemed close to failing after heavy rains. Several dozen residents in the rural area were forced to evacuate. On Friday, the dam was drained and the situation stabilized.