Buchanan Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Burnet |
| Nearest City | MARBLE FALLS |
| River/Stream | COLORADO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 30.75135, -98.41791 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 146 ft |
| Dam Height | 146 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,987 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,180,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,180,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 992,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23,060 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 247,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |