The 1.7 million acre-foot reservoir displaced an unknown amount of farms and ranches. It has been estimated that almost 200 families had to move. Some families had been here nearly 80–90 years.
A massive 1.7 million acre-foot reservoir was constructed, resulting in the displacement of a significant number of farms and ranches. The project led to the relocation of approximately 200 families, many of whom had lived in the region for generations.