Overview
Explore the 1928 collapse of the St. Francis Dam, the second deadliest disaster in California history. A colossal engineering and human failure, the dam was built by William Mulholland, a self-taught engineer who ensured the growth of Los Angeles by bringing the city water via aqueduct. The catastrophe killed more than 400 people and destroyed millions of dollars of property.
Director
Rob Rapley
Original Language
en
Rating
10.0/10
(1 votes)
Release Year
2022
Runtime
0h 53m
Status
Released
Genres
DocumentaryHistory
Videos & Trailers
Flood in the Desert | American Experience | PBS
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