Tom Miller Dam Project

Tom Miller Dam Floodgate Replacement Project Frequently asked questions     READ MORE News about the Tom Miller Dam project   READ MORE In October 2020, LCRA completed a major project to replace the original floodgates on Tom Miller Dam to help maintain continued...

LCRA Parks: Public Boat Ramp Information

Public Boat Ramps on the Highland Lakes Minimum lake level indicates the lowest lake elevation (in feet above mean sea level) that the ramps are usable. Lakes are often closed to recreational boaters during severe...

Financial Highlights

Financial Highlights   View financial information The Lower Colorado River Authority provides a multitude of vital services to Texans. Whether it’s contributing reliable power to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas market, making sure power is delivered through...

LCRA dams form the Highland Lakes

Dams and Lakes   LCRA operates six dams on the lower Colorado River in Central Texas: Buchanan, Inks, Wirtz, Starcke, Mansfield and Tom Miller. These dams form the six Highland Lakes: Buchanan, Inks, LBJ, Marble Falls, Travis and Austin. Two of the Highland Lakes –...

Highland Lakes and Colorado River

The Highland Lakes and Colorado River   The Highland Lakes on the lower Colorado River northwest of Austin sit in an arid part of Texas that is prone to both floods and serious droughts. Two of the lakes – Buchanan and Travis – are the region’s primary water...

Serving electric utilities

Serving Electric Utilities ​LCRA helps city-owned utilities and electric cooperatives keep electricity flowing to their consumers affordably, reliably and safely. We also offer a variety of optional services to enhance value for consumers. Educational programs and...