10 Must-Watch Films About the Aftermath of Dam Breaks

Description: This film features a comet strike that causes massive tsunamis and flooding, including the dramatic failure of a dam, highlighting the aftermath and human response to such a disaster.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two, although "Deep Impact" focuses more on the aftermath and human stories.

Description: While primarily about a fishing boat caught in a storm, the film includes scenes where the storm's aftermath causes flooding and potential dam breaches, showcasing the power of nature.

Fact: The film was based on the book by Sebastian Junger, and it used real footage from the Andrea Gail, the boat that inspired the story.

Description: While not exclusively about a dam break, this film includes a sequence where a massive tidal wave, triggered by climate change, breaches a dam, leading to widespread flooding in New York City.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use extensive CGI to simulate weather events, and it was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm."

Description: This apocalyptic film includes scenes of massive flooding due to the Earth's crust displacement, with dams failing as part of the global catastrophe.

Fact: The film required the construction of a full-scale replica of the White House for one of its scenes, showcasing the scale of the disaster.

Description: Although centered on the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the film captures the aftermath of water devastation, similar to what could occur after a dam break, with families separated and communities destroyed.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, where the actual tsunami occurred, and it used real survivors as extras.

Description: Based on a true story, this film shows the aftermath of a storm that leads to a tanker breaking in half, causing a massive oil spill and the need for a daring rescue, indirectly related to dam-like structures failing.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts and utilized practical effects for the storm scenes, with real Coast Guard members involved in the production.

Description: This film, while not directly about a dam break, involves a storm that causes a tanker to split, leading to flooding and rescue operations akin to what might occur after a dam failure.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts and utilized practical effects for the storm scenes, with real Coast Guard members involved in the production.

Description: This film, while not directly about a dam break, involves a storm that causes a tanker to split, leading to flooding and rescue operations akin to what might occur after a dam failure.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts and utilized practical effects for the storm scenes, with real Coast Guard members involved in the production.

Description: A Norwegian film about a geologist who predicts a rockslide that will cause a tsunami, leading to a dam-like effect with water rushing through the valley.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real geological event known as the Åknes rockslide, which could potentially cause a similar disaster.

Description: Set during a massive flood caused by a dam breaking, this film follows a group of people trying to survive the floodwaters while dealing with looters and personal conflicts.

Fact: The film was shot in a specially constructed water tank, making it one of the most expensive films to produce due to the water effects.