Hurricane Harvey: Conroe Evacuates Residents Near Swollen Lake Conroe Dam

CONROE, TX — Evacuations are underway of residents living near the Lake Conroe Dam after officials in Montgomery County announced plans to release water from the swollen dam.

Officials in Conroe began the mandatory evacuation of residents in McDade Estates, downstream of Lake Conroe, on Sunday evening, but announced plans to expand their evacuation plans to other neighborhoods.

On Monday, the City of Conroe added several neighborhoods to the list, including some that are downstream of the dam. (Want to get daily updates about Hurricane Harvey and other events going on in your area? Sign up for the free Conroe-Montgomery County Patch morning newsletter.)

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Those neighborhoods include residents living in areas off FM 2854 and near Riverbrook Drive and Sherbrook Circle.

The remaining neighborhoods in Conroe to be evacuated include Woodhaven Forest, River Plantation and Artesian

Officials plan to release water from the dam Monday.

Photo: People walk in heavy rain as they evacuate floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey on Sunday, Aug. 27 in Houston.

Image: Associated Press

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