Dam Breaches East of Columbia

A dam breached on one of a series of lakes on the northeast side of Columbia, South Carolina, causing a cascade of flooding downstream and prompting a new round of evacuations. Downstream, officials blocked bridges over Gills Creek in anticipation of the coming floodwaters. These videos were shot at the Overcreek Road bridge, where the dam broke.

The Overcreek Road dam in Forest Acres was one of several small dams to breach because of the weekend’s heavy rain. Credit: Instagram/Greg Bajan