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 ...

The Lower Colorado River Authority opened two floodgates at Buchanan Dam Monday afternoon to release storm runoff as the Highland Lakes system manages flooding from weekend rains. The floodgate ...

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.

This will be the first time that the Buchanan Dam floodgates have opened since 2019, as Lake Buchanan is currently just two feet away from reaching full capacity. As of Monday morning, the lake's ...