Buchanan Dam

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Buchanan Dam
Official name Buchanan Dam
Impounds Colorado River
Creates Lake Buchanan
Locale Texas, USA
Maintained by Lower Colorado River Authority
Length 10,987.6 feet (3,349.0 m)
Height 145.5 feet (44.3 m)
Width (at base) 215.1 feet (65.6 m)
Construction began 1931
Opening date 1937
Geographical Data
Coordinates 30°45′7″N 98°25′7″W / 30.75194, -98.41861Coordinates: 30°45′7″N 98°25′7″W / 30.75194, -98.41861

Buchanan Dam (30.7510° N 98.4183° W) was constructed from 1931 to 1937 and was the first dam to be completed in the chain of Texas Highland Lakes on the Colorado River of Texas. It was named for U.S. Representative. James P. Buchanan, who was involved in funding the project after the original contractor declared bankruptcy. The dam forms Lake Buchanan and is used for generating hydroelectric power and for flood control. The dam is located about 12 miles (19 km) west of Burnet, Texas.

[edit] External links

 This article about a building or structure in Texas is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.