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Officials at the Lower Colorado River Authority said they do not expect additional floodgate releases at Lake Bastrop Dam after briefly opening one June 15 following heavy rains.
With the National Weather Service predicting more rain, LCRA officials said crews are monitoring inflows and ready to respond if needed.
The background
Officials opened a floodgate at Lake Bastrop Dam on June 15 after heavy rainfall across the area. The gate was closed later that evening.
As of 3:30 p.m. on June 17, no further gate operations were expected at Bastrop Dam, per LCRA data.
The why
The temporary release was part of flood-control operations following heavy rainfall, according to the agency. Water released from Lake Bastrop Dam flows through nearby creeks before eventually reaching the Colorado River, a major natural and recreational draw in Bastrop.
The context
The NWS forecast for the Bastrop area shows more rain chances this week. Additional floodgates could be opened, depending on where the rain falls, agency officials said, adding that they are keeping a close eye on inflow levels and prepared to respond if needed.
As reported by Community Impact in December, LCRA will soon begin improvements at nearby Lake Bastrop South Shore Park, located at 375 S. Shore Road. The $1.2 million project will replace the park’s waterfront and day-use restroom buildings.
Construction is expected to begin July 1 and wrap up June 30, 2027.
