Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

breach-a-dam

noun

breech-uh-dam

Definition

A sudden and often catastrophic failure of a dam’s structure, leading to the uncontrolled release of water.

Examples

The breach-a-dam resulted in widespread flooding in the downstream areas.
After the heavy rains, engineers feared a breach-a-dam might occur at the old reservoir.
Emergency services were deployed to evacuate residents before a suspected breach-a-dam took place.

Meaning

Breach-a-dam refers to a situation where a dam or barrier that holds back water is compromised, allowing water to flow freely and potentially cause flooding or other disasters.