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The Millionaires' Dam
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Dark HistoryMay 31, 2026

The Millionaires' Dam

The Millionaires' Dam May 31, 1889. A private fishing club owned a dam above Johnstown. Members: Carnegie and Frick. They had lowered it for a road. They had screened off the spillway. Heavy rain hit. The dam failed. A 40-foot wave struck town at 40 mph. 2,208 died. 99 whole families. No member ever paid damages.

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