Lake Buchanan, Reservoir in Texas Highland Lakes, United States.
Lake Buchanan spans 22,333 acres across Burnet and Llano Counties, reaching depths of 132 feet with 30 miles of waterfront.
The Buchanan Dam construction started in 1931, paused, resumed in 1935, and finished in 1939, forming this water reservoir for regional supply.
The former town of Bluffton lies submerged beneath the waters, moving 5 miles west when the dam construction flooded its original location.
The reservoir contains five concrete boat ramps on its shores, with four located on the east side and one on the west side.
During the 2011 drought, the water level dropped so low that the remains of original Bluffton emerged from beneath the surface.
Location: Texas
Elevation above the sea: 310 m
Part of: Texas Highland Lakes
GPS coordinates: 30.75183,-98.41867
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38
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