CAMDEN, Texas – The Carter Lake Dam in Polk County has been compromised, prompting an immediate evacuation order for residents living nearby, according to the Polk County Emergency Management.

Authorities said there is damage to the dam’s embankment, and property owners are currently assessing the risk of a potential breach.

Officials warned that nighttime conditions are hindering efforts to fully evaluate the seriousness of the damage.

Residents who live south of the dam — specifically along Henry Darden Road, Marie Road, Community Drive, Bo Peep, Herb Collins Road and Girard — may be in the potential path of flooding if the dam fails.

Emergency management officials are urging residents in those areas to evacuate immediately and remain clear of the affected zone until further notice.

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