Tag Archives: Saturated land leads to erosion concerns at a dam in Rockwall County

Following heavy rainfall on Sunday across much of North Texas, emergency officials are closely monitoring the stability of an earthen dam in the Rockwall County community of McLendon-Chisholm. Mayor Bryan McNeal reported that the pressure from the rain caused the ground to shift approximately six feet within the last 24 hours, raising concerns about a potential dam failure. State officials …

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