Johnstown Flood National Memorial - PA
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nomadwillie
N 40° 20.876 W 078° 46.348
17T E 689180 N 4468757
The Johnstown Flood disaster (or Great Flood of 1889 as it became known locally) occurred on May 31, 1889.
Waymark Code: WM75ZP
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2009
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It was the result of the failure of the South Fork Dam situated 14 miles (23 km) upstream of the town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA, made worse by several days of extremely heavy rainfall. The dam's failure unleashed a torrent of 20 million tons of water (4.8 billion U.S. gallons; 18.2 million cubic meters; 18.2 billion litres). The flood killed over 2,200 people and caused US$17 million of damage. It was the first major disaster relief effort handled by the new American Red Cross, led by Clara Barton. Support for victims came from all over the United States and 18 foreign countries. After the flood, victims suffered a series of legal defeats in their attempt to recover damages from the dam's owners. Public indignation at that failure prompted a major development in American law—state courts' move from a fault-based regime to strict liability
State/States the Park is located...: Pennsylavania
Park Designation: Monument/Memorial
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2009 To: 12/31/2009
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
Are pictures included?: yes
SECONDARY website.: Not listed
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