Buchanan Dam
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| Opened | 1937 |
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| Height | 4400 (cm) |
| Length | 3. 349 km |
| Create | Lake Buchanan |
| Width (base) | 215. 1 feet (65. 6 m) |
| Operator | Lower Colorado River Authority |
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| ID | 2355876 |
About Buchanan Dam
The Buchanan Dam 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. The dam is used for generating hydroelectric power and for flood control and is located about 12 miles west of Burnet, Texas.
