POLK COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Emergency leaders say that the Carter Lake dam in Camden was compromised on Saturday.

According to the Polk County OEM, they have been informed that there is damage to the dam's embankment. Authorities did not specify the cause of the damage. Dam property owners are currently assessing the risk of a potential breach, officials said.

Officials are urging residents located south of the dam, specifically those along Henry Darden Road, Marie Road, Community Drive, Bo Peep, Herb Collins Road, and Girard, to evacuate immediately and remain clear of the area until further notice.

According to the Corrigan Volunteer Fire Department, fire officials responded to assist the Polk County sheriff's department with evacuating homes off of Henry Darden Road due to the Cart

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