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Series parts: 1, 2, 3, 4 | At-risk dams | TCEQ Dam guide

Opening the Floodgates
(Series summary) News 8's Veronica Castelo explores the structural safety of Texas' dams in this four-part series.
FULL STORY >> 11/29/2007 11:58 AM

Opening the Floodgates: The trouble with Texas dams
(Part 1) More than 7,500 dams control the flow of billions of gallons of water in Texas each day, but the inspection process is pretty backed up.
FULL STORY >> 11/26/2007 5:00 AM

Opening the Floodgates: Why dams aren't prepared for an emergency
(Part 2) Texas is one of 17 states that doesn't require an Emergency Action Plan, and some dams could cause fatalities if they fail.
FULL STORY >> 11/27/2007 4:00 PM

Opening the Floodgates: Growth affects dam safety
(Part 3) As the population grows, more roads and utilities are created, but many areas haven't kept up with dam safety and flood control. View a map of dams with condition problems.
FULL STORY >> 11/28/2007 11:44 AM

Opening the Floodgates: Lack of funding the biggest safety hazard
(Part 4) Texas' dams were rated a D minus. While it would cost $670 million to fix the most crucial problems, the TCEQ only receives about $600,000.
FULL STORY >> 11/29/2007 4:01 PM

Opening the Floodgates
Reporter Veronica Castelo and producer Jenna Hiller talk about what they learned while shooting the series.
FULL STORY >> 11/26/2007 11:32 AM

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			Troubled Waters News 8's Jenna Hiller explored the troubled waters in Central Texas and traveled down the Colorado River in search of information. Click on the links to watch, read and interact. Part 1: Regional cooperation drying out Part 2: Texas rice farmer takes on water wars Part 3: Security of supply saturates perception Part 4: Bad news travels near and far Part 5: Bad news travels near and far Where does your water come from?

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