Reinforcing the rock wall
Yet unfortunately, building a dam would be far from being a perfect solution as it would significantly weaken the falls. Therefore, the authorities finally decided that they would leave the talus as it was. However, the entire operation had not been in vain, as engineers had used the unusual situation to carry out essential conservation work on the rock wall.
For six months, teams worked with anchors, bolts and cables to stabilize the American Falls. This time they were well-prepared for danger. For example, they installed sensors that were to warn the authorities if a landslide was imminent. Thus, the work of the specialists would also have a significant impact on the conservation of the waterfall for generations to come.