flood
3 articles on flood.
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Canyon Lake and the Dam That Failed in 1972
Canyon Lake was a beloved Rapid City, South Dakota recreation spot until its dam failed during the 1972 Black Hills flood. The story of the reservoir and its rebuilding.
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The Greenway Born From the 1972 Flood
After the 1972 flood, Rapid City turned its ruined floodplain into a greenway of parks and trails. How tragedy reshaped the Black Hills hub.
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The Floods Before 1972
Long before the 1972 disaster, Rapid Creek rose against Rapid City more than once. A look at the early floods in the Black Hills and the warnings the city missed.