Buchanan Dam
Texas — Burnet County — COLORADO RIVER
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Burnet |
| River | COLORADO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 30.75135, -98.41791 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 146 ft |
| Dam Height | 146 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,987 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,180,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,180,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23,060 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 6, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1937 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.