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Lake Austin is a reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. It was formed by Tom Miller Dam and is one of the Highland Lakes managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority. It lies between Mansfield Dam at Lake Travis and Tom Miller Dam. It is used for flood control, hydroelectric power and recreation, and it is a major source of drinking water for the City of Austin.
4 eventsLast active Tracked since Updated October 2026

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· Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee

Update regarding a drawdown of Lake Austin. [Shay Ralls Roalson, Director - Austin Water]

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August 2026

Memo Briefings

Memo briefing providing an update on the planned drawdown of Lake Austin, presented by Austin Water Director Shay Ralls Roalson.

Update regarding a drawdown of Lake Austin. [Shay Ralls Roalson, Director - Austin Water]

July 2026

Briefing

Briefing on a potential Lake Austin drawdown and management of hydrilla.

Briefing on potential Lake Austin drawdown and hydrilla management. [Shay Ralls Roalson, Director; Teresa Lutes, Engineer - Austin Water; Jorge Morales, Director; Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer;

March 2026

Public Hearing

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to disannex 65 properties totaling about 35.36 acres near Lake Austin, pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 1844. The properties are within the City's full-purpose and limited-purpose jurisdictions in Council Districts 8 and 10.

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adjusting the City’s boundary limits by disannexing 65 properties totaling approximately 35.36 acres adjacent to Lake Austin in Travis County, in the

January 2026

Public Hearings

Environmental variance request to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin for the Channel Rd. Lagoon at 4824 Laguna Lane. Staff recommends approval with conditions.

Location: 4824 Laguna Lane, Lake Austin Watershed Owner/Applicant: Estates at Lake Austin, LP Agent: Aqua Permits (Step…