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Sam Rayburn Dam
Aerial view of Sam Rayburn Dam.
About this dam
Built
1956-1965
Purpose
Hydroelectric, Recreation, Water Supply, Fish and Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction
River
Angelina River
Agency
USACE - Fort Worth District
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Communities displaced by this dam
(1)
Zana, Texas
Sources
https://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/samray/Information/History/History.shtml
https://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/samray/Information/