Rebuilding
The collapse of the Dale Dyke Dam led to many reforms in the engineering practice. The Dale Dyke dam was eventually rebuilt in 1875, but on a smaller scale. They have set up a flood memorial stone that marks the site of the original dam wall. They also have trails for tourists to walk along so they can experience the history for themselves and learn more about what actually happened that horrible March night in 1864. After the flood occurred, the Government started a Board of Inundation Commissioners to pass judgment compensation claims against the Waterworks Company. They also arbitrated 7,500 claims for loss of life and property and totalled in £455,000.
Read more about this topic: Great Sheffield Flood
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