Mansfield Dam
“MANSFIELD DAM
Joseph Jefferson Mansfield – Member of Congress, Public Servant, Statesman, Patriot
In grateful appreciation of more than fifty years of useful and unselfish service to his community, state and nation, this magnificent structure – symbolic of his many good works – which assures prosperity and protection for the people to whose interests and welfare his life has been devoted – is named and dedicated.
Presented as a testimonial of affection and esteem by the people of the ninth congressional district of Texas.”
30°23′32″N 97°54′26″W
Mansfield Dam created Lake Travis, the primary drinking reservoir for Austin, TX.
There is an excellent set of photos on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcra_corporate_archives/sets/72157619870657010/) of the construction (circa 1940) and dedication (1945).