Texas Porch

Highland Lakes / LCRA

Lake Travis and the Highland Lakes: Flood Control and Water Supply

Lake Travis is managed by the LCRA for both water supply and flood control — water levels can change dramatically.

Travis County The Great Outdoors

Lake Travis was created by Mansfield Dam, completed in 1942. It is one of two main water supply reservoirs for the Central Texas region. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) manages the lake and the other Highland Lakes on the Colorado River. LCRA operates dams to move floodwater downstream and monitor the basin with hundreds of automated gauges.

Lake levels can swing dozens of feet in a single flood event. The lake's flood storage pool can hold up to 776,000 additional acre-feet above its normal water supply level. If you live, boat, or recreate on Lake Travis, check real-time levels at hydromet.lcra.org before heading out.

Source to confirm: LCRA – Highland Lakes Overview

More Travis County notes

Property Tax Basics

Travis Central Appraisal District: What It Does

TCAD sets the value of your property, but a separate office collects your taxes.

Read note ->

Homestead Exemption

How to Get Your Homestead Exemption in Travis County

A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your home and can save hundreds per year.

Read note ->

Senior & Disability Exemptions

Extra Property Tax Help for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners

Homeowners 65 or older, or with a qualifying disability, can freeze their school district taxes.

Read note ->

Veteran Exemptions

Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans in Travis County

Veterans with a VA disability rating may qualify for partial or full property tax relief.

Read note ->