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Flood-Control, Water-Supply Dam Differences Help Explain Delay on Lake Houston Gates

9/29/24 – When talking about using the Lake Houston Dam to help control flooding, one often hears experts say, “That’s not a flood-control dam. That’s a water-supply dam.” So, what’s the difference? And why does it make a difference? The purpose of the dam influences its design, operation and management. An insider familiar with the […]

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