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Kris Colquette

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Lake Travis Overview

Beautiful Lake Travis draws crowds of people to Central Texas. Lake Travis is not only popular for the obvious reasons, but it provides a lifestyle that many have grown to love and desire. Lake Travis is part of the Colorado River and is the most popular lake of the six

 Highland Lakes in the Texas Hill Country. Lake Travis is relatively young, having formed in 1942 with the completion of Mansfield Dam, whose purpose is to serve as a regulator of floodwaters. Lake Travis snakes for 65 miles and is as deep as 190 feet in some places making it the largest storage capacity of the six Highland Lakes.  Lake Travis is not a constant level lake therefore the lake level can vary dramatically depending on the amount of rainfall upstream.

 Therefore Lake Travis is monitored by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). When Lake Travis reaches above 681 feet above sea level, LCRA opens the floodgates of Mansfield Dam releasing water downstream into Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake). Homes located in the flood zone Lake Travis are subject to flood conditions. Conversely when Lake Travis suffers a drought, certain areas where homes were considered waterfront, like coves and other low water areas, the water is recedes significantly. When shopping for waterfront property on Lake Travis it’s important to know which areas of the lake are most affected by the water fluctuations. It’s important to keep that in mind when determining if you’d like to manage a boat dock in your back yard or use a marina.

Lake Travis Communities and Schools

Lake Travis is not only known by its body of water but for its schools and communities. Lake Travis is divided by the North and South Shore. Cities that make up the South Shore of Lake Travis are: Bee Cave, Lakeway, Briarcliff, and Spicewood. While Bee Cave and Lakeway offer a shorter commute to the Austin area, Briarcliff and Spicewood are further out from the city.

Below are actual waterfront homes available in Austin, TX