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Video Extra: Isaac Flooding Concerns May Cause Dam Failure

By: Stephen Crews
Updated: August 31, 2012
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A controlled release of a dam along Lake Tangipahoa in southern Mississippi is under close supervision.  

Officials decided to open the dam to release pressure building from heavy rains dumped by Isaac.  

Now, land erosion along the dam is causing problems.

Joe Barnes reports. 
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