On April 16, the San Jacinto River Authority dedicated a new state historical marker for Lake Conroe Dam. The new marker highlights the journey of the Lake Conroe Dam from its conception in 1968 to construction in 1973.
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The official historical marker description describes the foundation of the Lake Conroe Dam. It was created by the San Jacinto River Authority, which was formed to help combat droughts and construct water supply reservoirs. In 1968, the organization agreed with the Texas Water Development Board and the city of Houston to build the Lake Conroe Dam.
Construction was completed in January 1973, and the dam was filled in October 1973. Covering over 21,000 acres of land, the Lake Conroe Dam has become a regional spot for kayaking, fishing and other recreational activities, per the historical marker.
The historical marker dedication ceremony had multiple speakers from the Conroe area, including Montgomery County Historical Commission Chair Larry Foerster. Foerster said the Lake Conroe Dam is the 87th state historical marker in Montgomery County, and he emphasized the importance of preserving the area’s history.
“It’s important for us to preserve our heritage,” Foerster said. “Montgomery is the third-oldest county in Texas, and we’re only 11 years away from celebrating our 209th anniversary as a county. This dam and lake are a part of that legacy.”