Conemaugh

geographical name
Con·​e·​maugh | \ ˈkä-nə-ˌmȯ How to pronounce Conemaugh (audio) \

Definition of Conemaugh

river in southwestern Pennsylvania that flows for about 45 miles (72 kilometers)

Note: In 1889, an earthen dam on the Conemaugh upstream of the city of Johnstown gave way after heavy rain, releasing a wall of water that killed 2209 people.