S4·E5 The Johnstown Flood
- Episode
- Season 4, Episode 5
- Air Date
- November 4, 1991
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
By an abandoned earthen dam, at a mountain resort 14 miles up the valley, the leaders of industry and their families created an exclusive summer retreat. But the structure of the dam was fatally flawed. On May 31, 1889, after steady spring rains, it broke without warning, and this small city in Pennsylvania was swept away in a wall of water over 30 feet high. More than two thousand people lost their lives; thousands were left homeless.
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When did Season 4 Episode 5 of American Experience air?
Season 4, Episode 5 ('The Johnstown Flood') originally aired on November 4, 1991.
How long is Season 4 Episode 5 ('The Johnstown Flood')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 4 Episode 5?
By an abandoned earthen dam, at a mountain resort 14 miles up the valley, the leaders of industry and their families created an exclusive summer retreat. But the structure of the dam was fatally flawed. On May 31, 1889, after steady spring rains, it broke without warning, and this small city in Penn...
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