Inks Dam, Gravity dam in Burnet County, United States
The concrete gravity dam spans 1,547.5 feet across the Colorado River, featuring a height of 96.5 feet and controlling water flow through the Texas Highland Lakes system.
Construction of Inks Dam took place between 1936 and 1938, named after Roy B. Inks, an original director of the Lower Colorado River Authority Board.
The Lower Colorado River Authority manages Inks Dam as part of a water infrastructure network that maintains water resources for multiple Texas communities.
The power station at Inks Dam operates turbines with a 13.8 MW capacity, generating hydroelectric power while maintaining consistent water levels in Inks Lake.
The Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery maintains 30 production ponds and an isolation building dedicated to endangered species conservation.
Location: Burnet County
GPS coordinates: 30.73110,-98.38470
Latest update: March 13, 2025 08:33
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