Video released on Tuesday shows the shocking moment a Houston dam on Lake Dunlap failed.
The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) shared video of the dam – that broke Tuesday morning – as it spilled tons of water downstream.
The middle spill gate is the portion of the dam that collapsed. It is approximately 90 years old.
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Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) shared video of the dam – that broke Tuesday morning – as it spilled tons of water downstream from Lake Dunlap
‘Downstream impacts will see passing river flows of approximately 11,000 cfs,’ the GBRA said in a tweet.
‘These flows could pose recreational hazards. Stakeholders are advised to take precautions such as securing boats & recreational property.’
The middle spill gate is the portion of the dam that collapsed. The dam is approximately 90 years old
In a later post, the GBRA stated that the lake was expected to be drained on Tuesday afternoon.
‘The peak river flow has subsided however, stakeholders & recreationalists downstream should continue to exercise extreme caution as water flows will remain brisk,’ they said in a tweet.
No one has been reported injured in connection to the dam breaking.
‘These flows could pose recreational hazards,’ the GBRA said. ‘Stakeholders are advised to take precautions such as securing boats & recreational property’
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