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Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) is the water and wastewater service operated by the City of Dallas, Texas, in the United States.DWU is a non-profit City of Dallas department that provides services to the city and 31 nearby communities, employs approximately 1450 people, and consists of 26 programs.
The lake, with its 194,000-acre-foot (239,000,000 m 3) capacity and forty-three miles of shoreline, was the principal municipal water source for the city of Dallas for 31 years. In the 1940s, a need for increased water storage capacity and additional flood control became apparent.
The lake was originally named Forney Lake for the small city of Forney. After the City of Dallas incorporated the lake, it was renamed after a living person, Ray Hubbard, who presided over the Dallas Parks and Recreation System board from 1943 to 1972. The reservoir is currently managed and owned by Dallas Water Utilities.
Northeast Texans and DFW water planners butt heads on the future of this reservoir. Marvin Nichols Reservoir opponents suggest Dallas-Fort Worth get its water elsewhere Skip to main content
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Here’s an update on how city services are being affected.
The Dallas Water Utilities is undertaking the Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway Rehabilitation project. It will ensure dam safety, minimize flood risk, and provide regulatory compliance. In addition, dredging maintenance improvements will help revitalize the lake, improve water quality and allow residents to enjoy the lake for years to come.
According to the National Weather Service, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport recorded more than 7 inches of rain — an entire summer's worth — between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.