Former Baldwin Hills Reservoir

Former Baldwin Hills Reservoir
Los Angeles, California (CA), US
On December 14, 1963, a small crack developed in the reservoir wall. The surrounding portion of the wall was quickly eroded straight through, emptying 250 million gallons of water into the surrounding neighborhood in a few hours. In the process, 277 homes were destroyed and 5 lives were lost.
On December 14, 1963, a small crack developed in the reservoir wall. The surrounding portion of the wall was quickly eroded straight through, emptying 250 million gallons of water into the surrounding neighborhood in a few hours. In the process, 277 homes were destroyed and 5 lives were lost.
View in Google Earth Dams, Demolished
Links: en.wikipedia.org
By: Parabellum

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