Which risk increases when a water-powered flour mill's millrace channel erodes near its base?

💡 Explanation

When the millrace erodes near the base, undermining occurs because the soil's shear strength decreases, leading to potential foundation failure. Therefore, structural collapse becomes more likely, rather than grain spoilage, bearing failure or reduced output which involve different operational mechanisms.

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