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A few years ago, the beachside town of Jordan River was identified as one of the most earthquake-prone (and, therefore, most flood-prone) areas in Canada. The hamlet lies below a diversion dam that's likely to fail in the event of high-magnitude seismic activity.
"It was built in the wrong location, knowing what we know now," said Ted Olynyk, a spokesperson for BC Hydro, which owns the dam. "There's no other dam built so close to such a large earthquake area."
It's feared that the dam may break without warning and the cost will be human lives. In a move to ensure safety, the electric services company bought 10 of the community's remaining 11 homes. But Hugh Pite, 72, is the sole remaining resident who refused to give up his cottage. "