Nearing Completion (1961)

ID: 676 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University ~ Creator: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Nearing Completion (1961)

A study conducted by the Soil Conservation Service showed that 60 percent of the lake's capacity had been lost as a result of silt buildup. This finding prompted construction on the dam to be sped up. The study also predicted that the lake would be unusable for a water supply by 1973.

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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,…