Authorities warn of potential failure at Lake Livingston Dam

LIVINGSTON, Texas — Recent rainfall and flooding have caused issues at the Lake Livingston Dam -- particularly the spillway of the dam.

Trinity River Authority officials said the dam's drainage area was compromised, leading to them issuing a "potential failure watch," which means officials will monitor and evaluate the spillway's integrity and make repairs or take other actions as necessary. ---More...

????#BREAKING: Emergency officials have just issued a warning that the Lake Livingston Dam spillway is at risk of potential failure⁰⁰????#Livingston | #Texas

Currently, emergency officials have declared a "potential failure watch" for Lake Livingston Dam in Livingston, Texas.… pic.twitter.com/gFhgUhGkRI

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts)June 29, 2024

News from around the world