dam failure
C27396
concept
Dam failure is the sudden or progressive loss of a dam’s ability to retain water, leading to uncontrolled downstream flooding and potential catastrophic damage to life, property, and the environment.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| dam failure disaster | 1 |
Instances (6)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Teton Dam failure flooding | — |
| St. Francis Dam disaster | — |
| 2003 Dead River flood | — |
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Dolgarrog
surface form:
Dolgarrog dam disaster
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| Great Sheffield Flood of 1864 | — |
| Great Johnstown Flood of 1889 | dam failure disaster |