50,000 people in Louisiana's Tangipahoa Parish ..
Officials say that if the dam broke the nearest homes would only have 90 minutes before the water hit.. The dam is located about 100 miles North of New Orleans. Though previous reports stated it was due to 'imminent failure' it is now being said to be damaged but has not failed. Evaucations however are taking place at a fever pitch in fear that the dam will break...
Latest reports indicate that a controlled release of water is now taking place.. A swollen lake after Isaac's pounding is threatning to break the dam..
Developing story..