Posted: Tue, 9 Sep 2025 10:35 AM - 19 Readers

By: Tanya Nguyen - KXAN

LCRA will release around 5,000 acre-feet of water through the Inks Dam hydroelectric generator during the drawdown. This release will cause downstream Lake Travis to rise by approximately 3½ inches, while water used to refill Inks Lake will come from Lake Buchanan, resulting in a slight drop there—estimated at less than three inches—if no additional rainfall occurs. Dock repairs during the drawdown don’t require permits but must comply with LCRA’s Safety Standards for Residential Docks. More extensive work, including dredging (up to 2,000 cubic yards), retaining wall repairs, and boat ramp maintenance, requires registration and authorization under LCRA’s Lakewide Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All work must be completed by November 28.