This article gives historical background of the first dam at Austin, Texas and its failure followed by a discussion of the changes that were made when building the new dam, including plans.
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This article gives historical background of the first dam at Austin, Texas and its failure followed by a discussion of the changes that were made when building the new dam, including plans.
Physical Description
[6] p. ; ill ; 35 cm.
Notes
On cover: "Reprinted from Engineering Record, May 29, June 5 and June 12, 1915 issues." "Newly Completed Dam at Austin, Texas Replacing Structure Which ailed in 1900."
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Engineering Record.Hollow Reinforced-Concrete Structure Replaces Dam at Austin, Texas, Which Failed Fifteen Years Ago,
book,
1915;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth38119/:
accessed June 3, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.