Today, 31 May is being observed as National Dam Safety Awareness
Day, an observance designed to encourage and promote individual and
community responsibility and best practices for dam safety. Another
important goal of National Dam Safety Awareness Day is to promote the
benefits that dams offer.
On this date in 1889, the South Fork Dam in Johnstown, Pennsylvania failed and over 2,200 lives were lost. In terms of loss of life, it is still the worst dam failure in the history of the United States.
Background information:
Association of State Dam Safety: National Dam Safety Awareness Day
On this date in 1889, the South Fork Dam in Johnstown, Pennsylvania failed and over 2,200 lives were lost. In terms of loss of life, it is still the worst dam failure in the history of the United States.
Background information:
Association of State Dam Safety: National Dam Safety Awareness Day
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