Flood in the Desert -
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Explore the 1928 dam collapse, the second deadliest disaster in California history. A colossal engineering failure, the dam was built by William Mulholland to ensure the growth of Los Angeles by bringing water to the city via aqueduct.

Duration: 56 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 3403

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