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The Rock Dam | Big Bear History Site

In 1885, Frank Brown built a narrow rock dam at the west end of Big Bear Valley. At the time it was reportedly the largest man made lake in the world. This is how it happened.

Narrated by: Kim Sweet
Produced & Written by: Rick Keppler

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