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The Collapse of South Fork Dam and its Impact on Surveying: Introduction and Background
Historical Setting and Construction Details
In the mid-19th century, the burgeoning industrial landscape of America necessitated expansive infrastructure projects, one of which was the construction of the South Fork Dam. Situated 14 miles upstream from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, this dam was initially built in 1840 as part of a comprehensive canal system designed to support the thriving transportation and indus