Episode
94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
1:09:55
Published: Mon Aug 29 2022
Description
Water – we live and die by it! Today, we head to southern California and visit the ruins of the Saint Francis Dam to learn about the worst civil engineering failure of the 20th century and the second greatest loss of life in California state history. Make a donation: Kentucky Relief Fund We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Feals - Become a member today and save 50% off your first order of Focus Melts with promo code: AFTERDARK Cozy Earth - Save 35% with our promo code: NPAD Stride Career Prep - Prepares your teen for in-demand careers in business, tech, health science, criminal justice and more! Aspiration - Fight climate change by planting trees with every swipe. Apply for the Aspiration Zero credit card today and earn a $300 welcome bonus after spending three thousand dollars in the first ninety days. Sources: Floodpath by Jon Wilkman, Smithsonian, USDA, The OutBound, Wikipedia, St. Francis Dam Memorial, Water and Power, A Brief History of: The St. Francis Dam Disaster, The Massive LA Disaster You’ve Never Heard Of, SCV History
Chapters
The St. Francis Dam disaster is the second greatest loss of life in California state history and the nation's deadliest engineering disaster of the 20th century, yet it remains largely unknown.
00:00 - 06:37 (06:37)
Summary
The St. Francis Dam disaster is the second greatest loss of life in California state history and the nation's deadliest engineering disaster of the 20th century, yet it remains largely unknown. This podcast episode discusses the disaster, its impact, and why it is important to remember it.
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The dam keeper conducts his usual inspection of the St. Francis Dam, noticing dark streaks of water and muddy water against the western abutment.
06:37 - 10:43 (04:05)
Summary
The dam keeper conducts his usual inspection of the St. Francis Dam, noticing dark streaks of water and muddy water against the western abutment. The conversation briefly touches on California's deadliest disaster being the 1906 earthquake and fires in San Francisco.
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Hollywood used to be a small, rough area but quickly became the center of the world's movie industry.
10:43 - 16:12 (05:29)
Summary
Hollywood used to be a small, rough area but quickly became the center of the world's movie industry. The keeper of the water company played a key role in the area's development.
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This episode discusses the water conflict between Los Angeles and Owens Valley due to the construction of the aqueduct that carried water from the valley to LA, which resulted in the destruction of Owens Valley's agriculture and natural ecosystem.
16:12 - 23:34 (07:22)
Summary
This episode discusses the water conflict between Los Angeles and Owens Valley due to the construction of the aqueduct that carried water from the valley to LA, which resulted in the destruction of Owens Valley's agriculture and natural ecosystem.
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The failure of the St. Francis Dam in 1928 flooded homes and killed hundreds, while also revealing corruption and negligence in the construction process.
23:34 - 30:41 (07:06)
Summary
The failure of the St. Francis Dam in 1928 flooded homes and killed hundreds, while also revealing corruption and negligence in the construction process.
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The podcast describes the devastating effects of the St. Francis Dam failure, including the struggles faced by the Hello Girls in warning residents about the flood and the tragic stories of those who were unable to escape.
30:41 - 35:00 (04:19)
Summary
The podcast describes the devastating effects of the St. Francis Dam failure, including the struggles faced by the Hello Girls in warning residents about the flood and the tragic stories of those who were unable to escape.
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Johnstown flood was a massive and deadly disaster caused by a dam break, resulting in over 12 billion gallons of water traveling 54 miles.
35:00 - 39:55 (04:54)
Summary
The Johnstown flood was a massive and deadly disaster caused by a dam break, resulting in over 12 billion gallons of water traveling 54 miles. The waves were powerful enough to pummel structures and rip everything away, leaving horror and devastation in their wake.
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The medical attention given to children in times of disaster is crucial because they are innocent and need more care.
39:55 - 46:18 (06:22)
Summary
The medical attention given to children in times of disaster is crucial because they are innocent and need more care. Medical attention for children is different from adults.
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The existence of racially fueled incidents and biases in medical care is still a prevalent issue.
46:18 - 51:55 (05:37)
Summary
The existence of racially fueled incidents and biases in medical care is still a prevalent issue. Some individuals use the excuse of being unable to connect with people of different races, but this is often just a lazy justification for hate.
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The collapse of the St. Francis Dam was a result of shady dealings and going through loopholes to get around regulations.
51:55 - 1:02:27 (10:32)
Summary
The collapse of the St. Francis Dam was a result of shady dealings and going through loopholes to get around regulations. The aftermath led to the creation of stricter safety regulations.
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This podcast provides a fictional, more casual approach to learning about the history and wildlife of Los Angeles, from the layers of silt to the various fauna and flora species living there.
1:02:27 - 1:08:27 (05:59)
Summary
This podcast provides a fictional, more casual approach to learning about the history and wildlife of Los Angeles, from the layers of silt to the various fauna and flora species living there.
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
In the conclusion of this episode of National Park After Dark, the hosts provide information on how listeners can share their own trail tales, follow their social media accounts, and join their Patreon.
1:08:27 - 1:09:46 (01:19)
Summary
In the conclusion of this episode of National Park After Dark, the hosts provide information on how listeners can share their own trail tales, follow their social media accounts, and join their Patreon. They also mention that supporting their partners supports the show and provide a link to their website with additional resources.