Entities / Infrastructure
Wirtz Dam.
dam in Texas, United States
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- Connections
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Both Wirtz Dam and Max Starcke Dam opened floodgates simultaneously on July 17, 2026, in response to county flooding concerns.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Wirtz Dam opened floodgates on July 17, 2026, allowing the Pedernales River to flow through Llano County and into Central Texas.Some support1 report
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Colorado River Shared contextLocal political figures debated changing city administration format during a campaign event.Moves Wirtz Dam
Connections
The 4 strongest of 6, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Max Starcke Dam Operational
The two dams operate in coordination, requiring simultaneous action of their floodgates to manage the shared water system.
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Pedernales River Operational
Wirtz Dam actively manages the Pedernales River's water volume by operating floodgates.
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Llano County Structural
The dam's operational status is a critical factor influencing the potential for flooding in the county.
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Colorado River Shared context
Wirtz Dam is physically located on the Colorado River.