Walnut Grove Dam
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Walnut Grove Dam, located near Walnut Grove, Yavapai County, Arizona, on the Hassayampa River. The back of the photo reads: "Walnut Grove Dam natural tow of dam, east side of the river-looking down from crest of dam west side."
In the early morning hours on Saturday, February 21, 1890, the upper Walnut Grove Dam, on the Hassayampa River broke. The dam was unable to hold back the rising flood waters after heavy rains and melting snow pack had occurred for many days prior to the break. The death toll was estimated at between 70 to 100 persons and is considered the greatest natural disaster in Arizona history.
Sources: "The Walnut Grove Dam" by Scott Rogers; Arizona Weekly Journal-Miner (Prescott) March 5, 1890
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