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Situation Report
SummaryLast Update: Apr 27 2008 6:55PM
  • SCROLL below for the latest info on dam and floodgate operations and lake and river forecasts. To view graphs of recent river levels, scroll to "River Levels and Forecasts" and click on the values in the column for "Current Stage".

This web page is to inform the public of flood operations on the Highland Lakes and is only updated when conditions warrant.

Unscheduled releases from LCRA-operated dams
Unscheduled releases could occur at any of the Highland Lakes dams without notice to maintain lake levels, pass flood flows, meet sudden demands for hydroelectric power, or for testing and maintenance of equipment. In the event of high energy demands in Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) may call upon LCRA for hydroelectric generation at anytime without notice. Lakeside residents and lake users immediately downstream of the dams should take necessary precautions against possible high flows and higher lake levels.
Current Lake Levels at Dams and Gate Operations
*Disclaimer: Data is automatically retrieved and subject to revision.
Lake/DamTimeHead Elevation (Above Dam)Tail Elevation (Below Dam)Gate Operations/Spillway
Buchanan/BuchananMay 13 2008 10:45PM1017.85887.49Apr 27 2008 6:55PM No gate operations for flood are expected. Floodgates may be partially opened for routine O&M at any time.
Inks/InksMay 13 2008 10:45PM887.35824.85Apr 27 2008 6:55PM No flow over the the Inks Dam spillway due to flood is expected. Flow over the spillway in lieu of hydro-generation may occur at any time. (Inks Dam has a spillway, but no floodgates.)
LBJ/WirtzMay 13 2008 10:45PM824.58736.92Apr 27 2008 6:55PM No gate operations for flood are expected. Floodgates may be partially opened for routine O&M at any time.
Marble Falls/StarckeMay 13 2008 10:45PM736.49677.31Apr 27 2008 6:55PM No gate operations for flood are expected. Floodgates may be partially opened for routine O&M at any time.
Travis/MansfieldMay 13 2008 10:45PM677.18491.92Apr 27 2008 6:55PM No gate operations for flood are expected. Floodgates may be partially opened for routine O&M at any time.
Austin/MillerMay 13 2008 10:45PM492.37429.32Apr 27 2008 6:55PM No gate operations for flood are expected. Floodgates may be partially opened for routine O&M at any time.
Lake Levels Over the Last 7 Days
*Disclaimer: Data is automatically retrieved and subject to revision.		 Floodgate Operations and Forecasts
Lake Buchanan
Last Update: Apr 27 2008 6:55PM

Inflows: Inflows are below levels that would require flood operations.

Gate Operations: No gate operations for flood are expected. Floodgates may be partially opened for routine O&M at any time.

Lake level forecast (Forecast is subject to change as conditions develop): Please see the Daily River Report for current forecasts for Lake Buchanan.
Inks Lake
Last Update: Apr 27 2008 6:55PM

Inflows: Inflows are below levels that would require flood operations.

Spillway: No flow over the the Inks Dam spillway due to flood is expected. Flow over the spillway in lieu of hydro-generation may occur at any time. (Inks Dam has a spillway, but no floodgates.)

Lake level forecast (Forecast is subject to change as conditions develop): Inks Lake is expected to remain within its normal operating range.
Lake LBJ
Last Update: Apr 27 2008 6:55PM

Inflows: Inflows are below levels that would require flood operations.

Gate Operations: No gate operations for flood are expected. Floodgates may be partially opened for routine O&M at any time.

Lake level forecast (Forecast is subject to change as conditions develop): Lake LBJ is expected to remain within its normal operating range.
Lake Marble Falls
Last Update: Apr 27 2008 6:55PM

Inflows: Inflows are below levels that would require flood operations.

Gate Operations: No gate operations for flood are expected. Floodgates may be partially opened for routine O&M at any time.

Lake level forecast (Forecast is subject to change as conditions develop): Lake Marble Falls is expected to remain within its normal operating range.
Lake Travis
Last Update: Apr 27 2008 6:55PM

Inflows: Inflows are below levels that would require flood operations.

Gate Operations: No gate operations for flood are expected. Floodgates may be partially opened for routine O&M at any time.

Lake level forecast (Forecast is subject to change as conditions develop): Please see the Daily River Report for current forecasts for Lake Travis.
Lake Austin
Last Update: Apr 27 2008 6:55PM

Inflows: Inflows are below levels that would require flood operations.

Gate Operations: No gate operations for flood are expected. Floodgates may be partially opened for routine O&M at any time.

Lake level forecast (Forecast is subject to change as conditions develop): Lake Austin is expected to remain within its normal operating range.
LCRA does not own or operate Lady Bird Lake and Longhorn Dam. Lake levels are shown for information, but forecasts are not available.
River Levels and Forecasts
River forecasts are provided by the National Weather Service River Forecast Center. Click on the "Forecast" link to view the forecast and other useful information for each location.
*Disclaimer: Data is automatically retrieved and subject to revision.
Bank Full Stage Flood Stage
Upper Basin LocationBank Full Stage(ft)Flood Stage(ft)Current Stage(ft)Current Flow(cfs)Latest Forecast And More
Colorado River at Winchell24.026.0 2.40 3Forecast
Pecan Bayou near Mullin20.040.0 0.74 6Forecast
San Saba River at Menard12.018.0 3.18 18Forecast
San Saba River near Brady16.030.0 2.30 30Forecast
San Saba River at San Saba20.024.0 2.88 73Forecast
Colorado River near San Saba25.030.0 2.22 90Forecast
Llano River near Junction12.016.0 2.06 139Forecast
Llano River near Mason6.013.0 0.79 129Forecast
Beaver Creek near Mason6.012.0 1.31 5Forecast
Llano River at Llano10.010.0 0.94 121Forecast
Sandy Creek near Kingsland8.012.0 5.29 4Forecast
Pedernales River near Fredericksburg12.022.0 5.41 22Forecast
Pedernales River near Johnson City13.014.0 10.42 64Forecast
Bull Creek at Loop 360, Austin5.0  2.66 5N/A
Lower Basin LocationBank Full Stage(ft)Flood Stage(ft)Current Stage(ft)Current Flow(cfs)Latest Forecast And More
Barton Creek at Loop 360, Austin8.011.0 1.73 0Forecast
Colorado River at Austin16.024.0 4.61 1758Forecast
Onion Creek at Hwy 183, Austin15.017.0 4.71 3Forecast
Colorado River at Bastrop14.023.0 4.12 1668Forecast
Colorado River at Smithville10.020.0 2.64 1227Forecast
Colorado River above La Grange19.026.0 4.80 1484Forecast
Cummins Creek near Frelsburg 27.0 5.01 5N/A
Colorado River at Columbus30.034.0 11.28 1350Forecast
Colorado River at Wharton20.039.0 8.82 450Forecast
Colorado River at Bay City23.044.0 2.12 274Forecast
San Bernard River at East Bernard13.017.0 7.22 32Forecast
Colorado River at Matagorda4.88.8 0.84  N/A
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