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The flowing dam is shown.

Bastrop to see smaller rise in river than expected after Austin dam gate failure

By Amanda Cutshall

Experts anticipate about a 1-foot rise in water levels, brining the river stage to 3.5 feet. For reference, the flood stage starts at 23 feet.

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