Falcon Dam Proves Itself

Overview

Discusses the need for the Falcon Dam to aid in drought, flood control, and irrigation, then describes a severe flood that occurred within a year of the dam's construction, in which the Falcon Dam proved to be invaluable. With no major dams yet constructed on the Upper Rio Grande, cities in Val Verde, Webb, and Maverick Counties, as well as northern regions of the Mexican state of Coahuila, were devastated. When the flood waters rushed into the Lower Rio Grande region, the area that is controlled by the Falcon Dam, the dam was tested. It prevailed, saving the entire area from destruction.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1954

Original language

English

Countries

Mexico, United States of America

Production

U.S.I.S.,International Boundary and Water Commission,United States Information Service

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site