Buchanan Dam is located in northeastern Llano County on the west and south shores of Lake Buchanan, a reservoir on the Colorado River. The CDP also occupies the south and west …

Lake Buchanan and Dam (also known as Hamilton Reservoir and Dam) are located about ten miles northwest of Burnet in Burnet and Llano counties, on the main stem of the Colorado River.

Jul 16, 2025 · On Monday, the LCRA opened four floodgates at Buchannan Dam after recent flooding impacted much of Central Texas, including in Llano County. It marked the first time …

Buchanan Dam is an earth multi-arch gravity dam located about 20 miles from Marble Falls, Burnet, Texas. The dam, which is on the Colorado River, was primarily built for Irrigation …

The dam was dedicated on October 16, 1937. The town grew steadily as a recreational center, reaching a population of over 1,000 in 1974, when it had numerous businesses.

Buchanan Dam is on the south shore of Lake Buchanan and on State Highway 29 eighteen miles from Llano in Llano County. It was initially the site of a construction camp established to build …

Sep 20, 2023 · Discover the history of Buchanan Dam, its construction, and its impact on the community of Lake Buchanan. Learn about its transformation from Bluffton Dam to a …

Jan 4, 2026 · Reservoir levels and historical data for Buchanan Dam, along with water storage capacities and weather forecast.

Jul 14, 2025 · 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 …

The dam forms Lake Buchanan and was the first dam to be completed in the chain of Texas Highland Lakes. The dam is used for generating hydroelectric power and for flood control and …