The Mansfield Hydroelectric Dam at Lake Travis, originally completed in 1941 (but raised afterwards). It was built across a deep canyon at Marshall Ford. . .
. . .road heading over the dam (since closed). The road that used the bridge (FM620) now routes over a bridge just in front of the dam. . .
. . .historical marker depicting US Rep. J.J. Mansfield, who assisted in the project's development. . .
. . .this is one of the turbine blades used to generate the electricity. . .
, , ,a view over Lake Travis from the dam. . .
, , ,down river beneith the dam. . .
. . .The obligitory “Here's Where You're At:” sign. . .
. . .a gul over the lake. . .
. . .this fake lighthouse was built for the housing development. . .
. .and it lights up over the lake.
