Lake Waco - Waco, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 35.429 W 097° 12.660
14R E 669739 N 3496434
Lake Waco has had two dams. This current dam was completed in 1965.
Waymark Code: WMPTNJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2015
Views: 2
The first dam was built in 1926 creating the original Lake Waco. The small amount of water wasn't enough to keep water flowing in Waco taps. The second dam built by the Corp of Engineers was larger and it was completed in 1965. It was built immediately downstream and a new lake formed that inundated the old lake and dam structure.
Waterway where the dam is located: Bosque River
Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)
Material used in the structure: embankment
Height of Dam: 140 feet above the streambed.
Date built: 01/01/1965
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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