The Dam Failure That Flooded Johnstown
On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam failed, sending 20 million tons of water toward Johnstown.
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On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam failed, sending 20 million tons of water toward Johnstown. The flood killed 2,209 people and destroyed 1,600 homes.
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