{
"$type": "site.standard.document",
"bskyPostRef": {
"cid": "bafyreihyihxj7cncx7vrc67yg5pai2nyh2ah2drc2kpb5xxbixnqnaytry",
"uri": "at://did:plc:xyts6incftdyi5g2lym23hek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlplmerfsfq2"
},
"coverImage": {
"$type": "blob",
"ref": {
"$link": "bafkreienypx3gsznd35drfepo3nete5acspklffmd4kqsxlaqy57gegwf4"
},
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"size": 149487
},
"path": "/videos/practical-engineering-fixing-the-most-dangerous-dam-in-the-world/",
"publishedAt": "2026-05-12T21:56:41.000Z",
"site": "https://nebula.tv",
"tags": [
"Engineering",
"https://store.practical.engineering/",
"http://practical.engineering",
"https://twitter.com/HillhouseGrady",
"https://www.instagram.com/practicalengineering",
"https://www.reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineering",
"https://www.facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGrady",
"http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering"
],
"textContent": "The wild story of Mosul Dam in northern Iraq.\n\nFor the past 40 years or so, the foundation problems at Mosul Dam have been ongoing, scrutinized by some of the most preeminent engineers across the world and complicated by politics, bureaucracy, and armed conflict.\n\nSigned copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/\n\nPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!\n\nCONNECT WITH ME\n\n* * *\n\nWebsite: http://practical.engineering\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/HillhouseGrady\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicalengineering\nReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineering\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGrady\nPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering\n\nDISCLAIMER\n\n* * *\n\nThis is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.\n\nSPECIAL THANKS\n\n* * *\n\nStock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.\nVideo by Grady Hillhouse\nEdited by Wesley Crump\nProduced by Ralph Crewe\nGraphics by Nebula Studios\n\nMUSIC CREDITS\n\n* * *\n\nPattern View from Epidemic Sound\nMagnified XY from Epidemic Sound\nAural Imprints from Epidemic Sound\nCactus Song from Epidemic Sound\nAll Parts Equal from Epidemic Sound",
"title": "Fixing the Most Dangerous Dam in the World"
}