During the devastating Texas floods in June 2016, Randy Wagner of Rosharon, Texas, spent $8,300 on a 400-foot-long Aqua Dam, a water-filled barrier designed to hold back floodwaters. Despite warnings from the Brazos River Authority and evacuations affecting nearby families, Wagner installed the system around his property, helping protect his home as floodwaters rose more than two feet. While some initially laughed at his unusual idea, the barrier proved effective, and Wagner believed it helped him avoid as much as $150,000 in potential property damage…
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