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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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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.

Chron on MSN · 3d

Nearly flooded Texas lake forces opening of Buchanan Dam gates

The last time the gates were open at Buchanan Dam was 2019. The LRCA's move to open the gates Monday comes after another 6-10 inches of rain fell over parts of Central Texas over the weekend, NBC News reported. The San Saba, along with the Llano and Lampasas rivers, flooded in some places.

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Texas flooding triggers first Buchanan Dam floodgate release in 6 years

Amid severe rainfall, Texas' Lower Colorado River Authority opened four floodgates at Buchanan Dam on Monday – the first time ...

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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Lake Buchanan conservation group provides flood assistance

The Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation is partnering with Lowe’s and Ark of the Highland Lakes to provide gift cards and ...

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