Ottine Dam Removal Will Benefit Fish and Wildlife in San Marcos River

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Ottine Dam Removal Will Benefit Fish and Wildlife in San Marcos River

January 2016
The much anticipated removal of the 104 year old historical dam located on the San Marcos River in Gonzales County is finally underway. The dam damaged by a storm in 2008 was originally scheduled to be removed in 2012. Removal of the Ottine Dam is good news for the fish and other aquatic species of the river, as well as recreational organizations that sponsor events on this stretch of the San Marcos River. The project is expected to be completed by the end of January.

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Watch the Texas Parks and Wildlife video of the dam removal.

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