The Johnstown Flood_
On May 30, 1889 the South Fork Dam, which maintained a pleasure lake for wealthy Pittsburgh industrialists and their families, failed due to very heavy rains and poor maintenance by the dam's owners. The burst dam sent a wall of water and debris, 40 feet high and half a mile wide, 14 miles downstream to the bustling industrial city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. More than 2000 people lost their lives in the disaster. This documentary tells the story, and tells us that the disaster was easily avoidable.
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Len Cariou
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Johnstown Flood was released 37 years ago in 1989.
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On May 30, 1889 the South Fork Dam, which maintained a pleasure lake for wealthy Pittsburgh industrialists and their families, failed due to very heavy rains...
The Johnstown Flood is a Documentary, History film with a runtime of 0h 26m.
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What is The Johnstown Flood about?
On May 30, 1889 the South Fork Dam, which maintained a pleasure lake for wealthy Pittsburgh industrialists and their families, failed due to very heavy rains and poor maintenance by the dam's owners. The burst dam sent a wall of water and debris, 40 feet high and half a mile wide, 14 miles downstream to the bustling industrial city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. More than 2000 people lost their lives in the disaster. This documentary tells the story, and tells us that the disaster was easily avoidable.
How long is The Johnstown Flood?
The Johnstown Flood has a runtime of 26 minutes (0h 26m).
Who stars in The Johnstown Flood?
The cast of The Johnstown Flood includes Len Cariou.
What is the rating of The Johnstown Flood?
The Johnstown Flood has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
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