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See What Happens When Century-Old Dam Is Demolished

By Ligonberry Fields, BuzzVine Contributor
A dam is taken out of commission by explosions.
A dam is taken out of commission by explosions. | (Photo: Screengrab/YouTube/National Geographic)

At first, all is calm along the White Salmon River in Washington State, its roughly 100-year-old Condit Dam doing its job to maintain a reservoir.

Then blaring sirens sound, signaling that the dam has outlived its purpose and river restoration is on the agenda.

With a shout of "fire in the hole" the thundering noise of explosives is heard followed by a cloud of dirt and a rush of water as the reservoir is broken.

Back in 2011, National Geographic posted a time lapse video of the busting of the dam and draining of the reservoir in rapid succession.

While the actual drainage of the reservoir takes about two hours, viewers get to see the impressive display in only a couple minutes.

Want to see what happens when a whole lot of water fills the surrounding environment? Then enjoy this time-lapsed gem.

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