The St. Francis Dam was completed on May 4th 1926. The Dam measured 200 ft tall and 700 ft Long and it cover 600 acres. On March 12, 1928 just a few minutes before midnight the dam ruptured and collapse sending millions of gallons of water rushing down hill killing close to 600 people on it's way down to the sea.
The following is the link to the location of the Dam using google maps. goo.gl/maps/9Y...
The location of the dam is off the San Francisquito Canyon Road. You will see a big Powerhouse located off San Francisquito Canyon Rd on your right as you are driving up towards the dam. About a mile past the powerhouse you’ll see an open dirt area and K-rail off to the right. Park in front of the K-rail and walk down the lower road also named San Franciquito Canyon Road. The Dam will be on your left.
Plan to lose complete cell phone reception as soon as you see the Angeles National Forest sign. Approximately 5 minutes after you turn onto San Francisquito Canyon Road.
Also, there are no restrooms available anywhere near the sight. So plan accordingly. Dogs are allowed but make sure you have them on a leash.
Enjoy!
Mr. OBP
References and Credits
* DWP - LA Public Library Image Archive
^ Opening of the LA Aqueduct and Exposition Park Commemorative (1913), Library of Congress F869.L8 D27
^^LA Times: Building the LA Aqueduct; William Mulholland
**LADWP Historic Archive
^*Oviatt Library Digital Archives
*^Skyscraperage.com - LA Times: LA Aqueduct
*^*Santa Clarita Valley History Website
**^California State Library Image Archive
^*^Official 1913 LA Aqueduct Program: Shirley Gonzales, Morris D. Olney
4 сен 2024