Mega Disasters - S03E06: Dam Break
Modern dams are marvels of engineering but after decades of neglect the U.S. infrastructure is in crisis and by 2020, 85% of U.S. dams may be near their breaking point. When the South Fork Dam near Johnstown, Pennsylvania gave way in a storm in 1889, killing 2200 people, it was the worst disaster in U.S. history. Today, with millions of Americans living nearby massive dams, the result of a failure could be catastrophic.
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Mega Disasters S03E06 Synopsis
Mega Disasters "Dam Break" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2008-06-17, this episode is part of Season 3 of Mega Disasters. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Modern dams are marvels of engineering but after decades of neglect the U.S. infrastructure is in crisis and by 2020, 85% of U.S. dams may be near their breaking point. When the South Fork Dam near Johnstown, Pennsylvania gave way in a storm in 1889,...
