St. Francis Dam disaster

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:tragedy
gptkbp:academic_programs highlighted importance of geological studies
gptkbp:aftermath increased scrutiny of dam safety
gptkbp:casualties many local residents
gptkbp:caused_by dam failure
gptkbp:community_involvement took years after the disaster
gptkbp:community_support provided to affected families
gptkbp:consequences lawsuits against engineers
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired books and films
gptkbp:dam gptkb:St._Francis_Dam
gptkbp:dam_capacity_at_failure 38,000 acre-feet
gptkbp:dam_construction completed in 1926
gptkbp:dam_construction_year 1926
gptkbp:dam_design arch-gravity dam
gptkbp:dam_failure_cause geological instability
gptkbp:dam_failure_date March 12, 1928
gptkbp:dam_height_at_failure approximately 185 feet
gptkbp:dam_location near Los Angeles
gptkbp:dam_owner_response increased safety measures implemented
gptkbp:dam_safety_regulations revised after the disaster
gptkbp:dam_type structural failure
gptkbp:date March 12, 1928
gptkbp:disaster_preparedness_plans developed post-disaster.
gptkbp:disaster_response_teams local fire and police departments
gptkbp:emergency_exits conducted during the flood
gptkbp:emergency_services improved in subsequent years
lessons learned for future disasters
local and state emergency services involved
gptkbp:engineering_community_response greater emphasis on safety standards
gptkbp:engineering_failure design flaws in the dam
gptkbp:engineering_failures identified in the aftermath
gptkbp:engineering_review conducted post-disaster
gptkbp:flood_control extensive property damage
gptkbp:flood_extent flooded several communities
gptkbp:government_response increased regulations on dam safety
gptkbp:height approximately 185 feet
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensive documentation exists
gptkbp:historical_impact significant in California history
gptkbp:historical_records documented in various historical texts
gptkbp:historical_significance led to changes in engineering practices
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label St. Francis Dam disaster
gptkbp:impact gptkb:flooding
gptkbp:investigates multiple reports published
negligence found
conducted by the State of California
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Los_Angeles_County
gptkbp:location San Francisquito Canyon, California
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage in newspapers
gptkbp:memorials various memorials established
held for victims
established in honor of victims
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Los_Angeles_Department_of_Water_and_Power
gptkbp:public_reaction shock and outrage
gptkbp:reservoir approximately 38,000 acre-feet
gptkbp:responds_to emergency response teams deployed
gptkbp:resulted_in death of approximately 431 people
gptkbp:survivors few survivors reported
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_Mulholland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8