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Buffalo Creek Disaster WV124 |
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One of worst floods in US occurred here 26 February 1972, when Buffalo Mining Co. impoundment dam for mine waste broke, releasing over 130 million gallons of black waste water: killed 125; property losses over $50 million; and thousands left homeless. Three commissions placed blame on ignored safety practices. Led to 1973 Dam Control Act and $13.5 million class action legal settlement in 1974.
County Route 16, Man, 1/2 mile from junction with Old West Virginia 10 Logan County West Virginia.
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