A Brief History of: The St. Francis Dam Disaster (Short Documentary)

In this short documentary, we delve into the harrowing story of the St. Francis Dam disaster, one of the most catastrophic engineering failures in American history. On the night of March 12, 1928, the St. Francis Dam, located in the San Francisquito Canyon near Los Angeles, suddenly gave way, unleashing a devastating flood that claimed the lives of over 400 people and caused widespread destruction.

Join us as we explore the events leading up to this tragic disaster, the key figures involved, and the subsequent investigation that revealed a series of critical oversights and errors. Through rare historical footage, expert interviews, and detailed analysis, we uncover the lessons learned from this tragedy and its lasting impact on engineering practices and safety regulations.