State regulators face a critical decision this week on whether to approve a permit for a new reservoir that the city of Wichita Falls says is vital for ensuring enough water for the region. But some locals are fighting the project.
Deborah Clark, left, points to land that she says will be inundated if the permit to build Lake Ringgold is approved, on Monday in Henrietta. The city of Wichita Falls is seeking a permit to construct Lake Ringgold in Clay County , a reservoir the city says will help with future water needs.HENRIETTA — One rancher said the proposed reservoir would cut through her property and flood areas of her ranch she needs to graze cattle.
“It was very devastating,” Schreiber said, remembering how Lake Arrowhead, the city’s primary water reservoir, and its other reservoirs came close to drying up. This prompted city officials to dust off plans for a new reservoir that’s been considered since the 1950s. Swallows fly over the Little Wichita River in Henrietta. The proposed Lake Ringgold dam will be built on the river if a permit to construct the lake is approved.Land belonging to Deborah Clark, which she says will be inundated if the permit to build Lake Ringgold is approved.Less than 5 miles away, Deborah Clark, a cattle rancher in Clay County, said a portion of her land would be seized through eminent domain if the project is approved.
The couple has owned the 185 acres surrounding the house since 2005, but the land wasn’t always this taken care of, according to Cody. One of the reasons Durham moved to rural Clay County 12 years ago was to experience the wildlife in the area. He raises livestock like cows and sheep on his property.
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