Somerville, TX, United States
Lake Somerville. First shovel of earth for Somerville Dam was turned Sept. 22, 1962, by Lyndon Johnson, then vice president of United States. Dam was built to control flooding on Yegua Creek. In the 46 years prior to 1958, Yegua has flooded 43 times, costing lives, crops. Project was finished 1967.
Listen to the audio guide for Lyndon Baines Johnson black plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off