Mansfield Dam Flood Operations

Mansfield Dam Flood Operations LCRA operates Lake Travis and Mansfield Dam during floods under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulations and protocols, including a Letter of Understanding, Water Control Agreement and  federal flood control regulations. These...

LCRA Flood Operations Notification Service (FONS)

Flood Operations Notification Service The LCRA Flood Operations Notification Service (FONS) alerts subscribers about flood operations along the Highland Lakes and Lake Bastrop. Subscribers are notified by email, text and/or a recorded phone call. How do I sign up?...

Managing Floods in Flash Flood Alley

Managing Floods in Flash Flood Alley Flood Operations Report   Lake level projections and flood operations LEARN MORE Hydromet & weather conditions   Data from 275 automated weather and river gauges SEE MORE Flood Operations Notification Service   Flood operations...

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 floods.​​ Lake Level Last Report Jul Avg Buchanan...

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 –...