Imagine you work as a consultant, and your daily job involves listening to the constructive criticism of others. As part of your job, you must listen to opposing viewpoints to make important decisions. In this activity, you are a consulting dam engineer. You must make a decision about four different dams; should they be repaired, taken down, or left alone? You will listen to contrasting opinions about what should be done with the dams before you make the final decision. As the consulting dam engineer, what do you decide to do with this dam? Explain your reasoning. By making your decision, did you support the opinions of the mayor and/or the dam safety official? Why or why not? (Site 1) Heres an

arch dam: is there a way to fill the crack without having to replace the dam? can we build another dam in front of the current one, and once it is finished, remove the current dam? if this is possible, i would do one of these. doesn't go against mayors or engineers wishes. if not, go against the mayors wishes and have the people evacuate until further notice. this will ensure the safety of the people. and the engineer can be responsible for making sure nothing was destroyed and fixing the hydroelectric power.

embankment dam: go against the mining presidents wishes. if the mayor is up for it, then do it. of course, you can also replace the dam, so they can both be happy.

gravity dam: replace the dam when its not vacation season. it is ok to close the resort for a month or so.

buttress dam: running water can still provide electricity to the city. remove the dam, and figure out a way to restore the 10% of electricity taken.