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Lake Buchanan (/ b ə ˈ k æ n ə n / [1] [2]) was formed by the construction of Buchanan Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority to provide a water supply for the region and to provide hydroelectric power. Buchanan Dam, a structure over 2 mi (3.2 km) in length, was completed in 1939.
An aerial view of Buchanan Dam. The Buchanan Dam (/ b ə ˈ k æ n ə n / [2] [3]) is a multiple arch dam located on the Colorado River of Texas.The dam forms Lake Buchanan and was the first dam to be completed in the chain of Texas Highland Lakes.
Lake Dam Year completed Managing Authority Lake area (acres) Lake length (mi) Max lake width (ft) Lake volume (acre-ft) Dam length (ft) Dam height (ft) Lake Buchanan: Buchanan Dam: 1938 Lower Colorado River Authority: 22,452 30.65 26,000 (4.92mi) 880,356 10,988 145.5 Inks Lake: Inks Dam: 1938 Lower Colorado River Authority: 777 4.2 3,000 13,668 ...
It extends north along Lake Buchanan as far as Bluffton. Texas State Highway 29 passes through the southern part of the CDP, crossing the Colorado River just south of the Buchanan Dam. Highway 29 leads east 13 miles (21 km) to Burnet and west 16 miles (26 km) to Llano. State Highway 261 leads north from Highway 29 up the west side of Lake ...
The popular lake was formed by a dam completed in 1914 on the West Fork of the Trinity River and provides municipal water and recreation to the Fort Worth area.
Aug. 10, 1961: Aerial view of Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas Early 1960s: Six Flags Over Texas: Indian Village 1963: The Dancing Waters fountains in the entry thoroughfare to Six Flags ...
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