pThe National Weather Servicea said the College Lake dam in Lynchburg, Virginia, was in danger of failing on August 2, as significant flooding wreaked havoc on the city.ppThe Lynchburg Department of Emergency Servicesa said the threat of the dam failing prompted evacuations for residents in the Blackwater Creek Trail area, with a temporary shelter set up at EC Glass High School.ppWSLS reporteda that in the event of a complete dam failure, the water depth could exceed 17 feet in seven minutes.ppThis video shows flooding in parts of Lynchburg and emergency crews evacuating residents from flooded areas.