Water levels at some Texas lakes continue to rise as excess water flows downstream from the floods over July 4 weekend.

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 average level of 666 feet.

Amid severe rainfall, Texas' Lower Colorado River Authority opened four floodgates at Buchanan Dam on Monday – the first time since May 2019. The move was part of a coordinated response to ...

On July 15, 2025, in Texas, USA, @jenmurc shared a video of the Buchanan Dam water release. In the video, the author is seen at Inks Lake observing fish activity near the splashing waters caused by ...

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 average level of 666 feet.

Buchanan Dam, TX temperature trend for the next 14 Days. Find daytime highs and nighttime lows from TheWeatherNetwork.com.