If you’re looking for new things to do under the summer sun in Texas this summer, we know of an attraction you probably had no idea exists. The small town of Ingram – home to the iconic Stonehenge II – is also hiding a dam that locals have been using as a waterslide for decades. It’s covered with algae, creating a slippery surface that sends you plunging straight down into the pristine river below.

Nestled on the banks of the Guadalupe River between Kerrville and Hunt, Ingram is a small Texas town with a population of just under 2,000.
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During the summer, however, an influx of out-of-towners - most headed for the Ingram Dam - turns the quiet, close-knit community into a bustling tourist hotspot.
So what makes a random dam in a town almost nobody has heard of so popular?
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Well, first of all, it's situated directly on the aforementioned Guadalupe River, whose deep blue waters are pristine as can be. Secondly, it's also a waterslide!
Water from the river flows over the dam, creating a slick layer of algae on the concrete.
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The algae turns the dam into a slip-n-slide of sorts that attracts people from all over Texas just itching to give it a whirl.

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Feel free to bring a skateboard, boogie board, chair, or just your bare feet, and get ready for the most unique summer attraction you had no idea existed right here in Texas.
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Who needs an expensive waterpark when we have a free attraction that's ten times better?
You could even use a raft and turn the dam into a full-blown ride.
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The best part? There's no limit on how many times you can slide down.
Make a game out of it with friends and family and see who can make the biggest splash at the bottom.
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Will you hang ten or do a cannonball? Choose your own adventure; there's no right or wrong way to go about it.
Address: 610 Highway 39, Ingram, TX 78025.
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Please note: there is no lifeguard on duty, so slide at your own risk. Check out this video by YouTuber Jake Rowland to see the slide in action:

Have you ever slid down the Ingram Dam? If so, tell us all about your experience in the comments section below! Check out our previous article for another epic waterslide in Texas sure to make your summer unforgettable.

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