Baldwin Hills Dam
Illustrated report describes the role of oil drilling and water re-injection in causing this 1963 collapse. Includes animations. |
Big Bay Lake Dam Break
Illustrated article from the National Weather Service describes the 2004 failure of this earthen dam in southern Mississippi. |
Buffalo Creek Disaster
Details the events and aftermath of this 1972 gob dam failure in southern West Virginia's Buffalo Creek hollow. |
Cracking Dams - Advanced level
Learn about dams and cracks, engineering and computer simulation. Includes case histories, construction scenarios, and a glossary. |
Destruction in San Francisquito Canyon
Illustrated essay detailing the reasons behind this 1928 catastrophe when the St. Francis dam broke |
Kelly Barnes Dam Flood
Illustrated publication from the USGS concerning the failure which occurred on November 6, 1977, near Toccoa, Georgia. |
Notable Dam Failures - Washington
Listing of recent and historical failures in the state and the lessons learnt. |
Stava Tailings Dam Failure
Account of the failure which occurred on the 19th July 1985 near Trento, Italy. |
Teton Dam Failure
Narrative overview, slideshow and video this dam in southeastern Idaho, which failed abruptly on June 5, 1976. Compiled and presented by Arthur G. Sylvester. |
The Catastrophic Dam Failures in China in August 1975
Article describes the causes of the failure of the Banqiao and Shimantan dams. By Thayer Watkins, San José State University. |
The Lawn Lake Flood
Illustrated article of the events of July 15, 1982 describing this Colorado dam failure. |
The South Fork Fishing & Hunting Club and the South Fork Dam
Describes the events of May 31, 1889, when a neglected dam and a phenomenal storm led to a catastrophe in which 2,209 people died. Includes illustrations and related links. From the Johnstown Area Heritage Association. |
Vajont Dam
On October 9 1963 a landslide caused the reservoir to over-top the dam. Lecture notes by Dave Petley. |
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