Unexpected Damages

ID: 674 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University
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Unexpected Damages

Despite its promising beginning, the original dam soon proved insufficient to meet the growing city's needs. The dam did little to reduce flooding in the 1930-40s, and its gates were often clogged by logs or other debris.

This file appears in: Waco Dam

By Amanda Sawyer
Throughout its history, Waco has been affected by a constant cycle of drought and flooding due to its prime location near several major rivers. The construction of Lake Waco Dam was one of the most successful efforts to address these issues,…