Resource
Laurel Run Dam Failure
Resource Type
ASDSO Conference Papers
Reference Title
Laurel Run Dam Failure
Organization/Agency
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Publisher Name
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Year
2002
Date
June 3-5, 2002
Event Name
Dam Safety in the Southeast 2002 - Southeast Regional Conference
Event Location
Atlanta, Georgia
ASDSO Session Title
Dam Failures
Topic Location
Pennsylvania
Abstract/Additional Information
Laurel Run dam was one of six dams that failed during the storm of July 19-20, 1977 that dumped 12 inches of rain within 10 hours in the greater Johnstown area. Damages from the Laurel Run failure exceeded $10 million and 36 lives were lost.
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