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An areal flood watch for rural Yuba County was issued because an earthen dam on private property may fail.

According to the National Weather Service and the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office say the affected area is south of Little Dry Creek and possibly toward Spring Valley Road in Yuba City.

The National Weather Service said the owner of the property apparently stopped taking care of the dam, and it has fallen into a state of disrepair.

The California Office of Emergency Services said it was aware of the dam and they are monitoring it.

The watch is in effect until midnight Thursday.