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Buchanan Dam Floodgates Open For 1st Time Since 2019

Buchanan Dam Floodgates Open For First Time Since 2019 As Central Texas Lakes Swell

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) opened floodgates at the Buchanan Dam on Monday, the first time that’s happened since 2019.

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Water release at Buchanan Dam as lake nears full capacity in Texas, USA

On July 15, 2025, in Texas, USA, @jenmurc shared a video of the Buchanan Dam water release. In the video, the author is seen at Inks Lake observing fish activity near the splashing waters caused by the opening of multiple floodgates.

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Lake Buchanan hits highest water levels in 20 years after holiday floods

Following historic flash flooding during the Fourth of July weekend, a Central Texas lake has hit its highest water levels in 20 years — even after the Lower Colorado River Authority opened its floodgates for the first time this decade.

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How dams upriver saved downtown Austin from catastrophic flooding

A system of dams and reservoirs was designed to hold in floodwaters. Crews monitor the water coming into the system and ...

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Floods force Buchanan Dam to open flood gates for first time in years

The Lower Colorado River Authority has opened flood gates at Buchanan Dam to prevent overflow, allowing water to flow into Inks Lake, while Lake Travis remains at its average level of 666 feet.

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