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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 17 MIN

50 years since the Teton Dam disaster

from BYU-Idaho Radio · host BYU-Idaho Radio

It's hard to believe it's been 50 years since the Teton Dam failed and sent 80 billion gallons of water into the Upper Snake River Plain, wiping out communities. This is a look at how it happened, how people are remembering the disaster and how communities are commemorating the anniversary.

It's hard to believe it's been 50 years since the Teton Dam failed and sent 80 billion gallons of water into the Upper Snake River Plain, wiping out communities. This is a look at how it happened, how people are remembering the disaster and how communities are commemorating the anniversary.

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