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Teton Dam collapse triggers federal disaster response

The Teton Dam in eastern Idaho catastrophically failed on June 5, 1976, releasing massive flooding that destroyed homes, infrastructure, and farmland.

Teton Dam collapse triggers federal disaster response

The disaster prompted federal relief actions by the Ford administration, highlighted vulnerabilities in large dam projects, and spurred national attention to dam safety and disaster-management policies.

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