The Latest: Private lake dam in Oklahoma City endangered

 


OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Latest on storm damage in the Southern Plains and Midwest (all times local):

6:45 p.m.

Oklahoma City officials are warning residents near a small private lake in the northeastern part of the city to take precautions because the dam is in danger of failing.

In a statement Tuesday afternoon, city officials said more rain is expected, further endangering the dam. If the dam fails, flash flooding could be unleashed downstream. Roads have been closed as a precaution.

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5:30 p.m.

Officials of a small Arkansas River town in eastern Oklahoma have appealed to its 600 resident...



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