San Diego identified additional repairs needed at Hodges Dam after work and inspection revealed more problems at the aging facility.
Unexpected conditions are common in century-old infrastructure because much of the structure cannot be fully evaluated until access or demolition exposes it. Each new finding can change cost, schedule and safe operating limits.
The announcement underscored that emergency repairs and long-term reliability are different tasks. Hodges still required a broader plan for its future in the regional water system.