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Dam/Levee Failures1928 USA, California, Los Angeles region Santa Clarita: Francisquito Canyon Dam collapsed, the ensuing flood wave claimed at least the lives of 400 people 1963 December 14 USA, California, Los Angeles/Baldwin Hills Reservoir: after the collapse of the dam a wave of water and mud destroyed/damaged 123 homes and 670 apartment units. Due to a previous evacuation of thousands of residents, only 8 people perished. |
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