The Truth About Flood Control: Dams That Build and Dams That Destroy1952-02-16unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_047_3_27_39_0006The document discusses the importance of preventing floods on agricultural land through the use of small dams and other conservation measures rather than relying on large downstream dams. The author criticizes the outdated beliefs of flood control engineers who prioritize big dams over smaller, more effective solutions. The document also highlights the influence of powerful lobbies in Washington and calls for more transparency and access to information regarding flood control methods.