Texas Emergency: Dam Near Collapse Prompts Evacuation
Texas Emergency: Dam Near Collapse Prompts Evacuation
US · Published Nov 11, 2025
Residents near Carter Lake Dam in Camden, Texas, are urged to stay evacuated due to an eight-inch hole discovered in the dam.
Crews are actively pumping water from Carter Lake to reduce pressure on the dam, while engineers assess the damage.
Shelters are open to provide housing and support for displaced residents as safety inspections continue.
Evacuations ordered after hole discovered in dam
Authorities in southeast Texas are urging residents near Carter Lake Dam in Camden to remain evacuated after an eight-inch hole was discovered in the structure. The discovery prompted emergency alerts and door-to-door evacuations over the weekend as officials feared a potential dam collapse. Crews are working diligently, pumping water to lower lake levels and assess the extent of the damage to the dam's integrity. Multiple shelters have been opened to house displaced residents, providing temporary accommodation and support during the ongoing safety inspections.
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