He Stayed Behind
With the AquaDam in place, Wagner and his family decided to stay at home and brave the flood. Together, they watched as the water continued to rise 27 inches high, and for a moment they worried. Had he made a bad investment? Would this device really help his home at all? The adrenaline of being in a life threatening situation makes time move slowly, so Wagner’s family remembers watching the flood waters rise and rise, creeping up slowly towards the top of the dam, but never once did the flood break through the barrier or cause any damage to their home.