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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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…