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  2. River modifications. The river is an important source of water for farming, cities, and electrical power production. Major man-made reservoirs on the river include Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Town Lake now called Lady Bird Lake in Austin.

  3. Oct 19, 2023 · A river is a ribbon-like body of water that flows downhill from the force of gravity. A river can be wide and deep, or shallow enough for a person to wade across. A flowing body of water that is smaller than a river is called a stream, creek, or brook.

  4. The Colorado is the largest river lying entirely within Texas; it drains an area of about 39,900 square miles (103,350 square km) and receives several forks of the Concho River, the Pecan Bayou, and the San Saba, Llano, and Pedernales rivers.

  5. Feb 9, 2017 · The Colorado River flows right through the heart of Austin, Texas. Dammed in two different spots, it forms Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake. It is by far the most prominent natural feature in the Texas capital. There are a plethora of ways to enjoy the lake and the stunning scenery that surrounds it.

  6. LCRA’s Hydromet is a system of more than 275 automated river and weather gauges throughout the lower Colorado River basin in Texas. The Hydromet provides near-real-time data* on streamflow, river stage, rainfall totals, temperature and humidity.

  7. Several iconic Texas rivers feed the Colorado, including the Concho, San Saba, Llano, James, Pedernales Rivers and Barton Creek in Austin. At the edge of Austin, the river flows over Longhorn Dam and continues freely to Matagorda Bay at the Gulf of Mexico.

  8. Its headwaters begin in northwest Texas in Dawson County and the river flows southeast emptying into the Gulf of Mexico at Matagorda Bay. Along the way, it flows through or between fourteen counties, some of which are the fastest growing areas in Texas.

  9. Jun 26, 2021 · Huge dams that collapsed during flooding brought catastrophe to Austin in earlier times. AUSTIN, Texas — One of the most attractive features in Austin is the scenic Colorado River that flows ...

  10. Aug 8, 2023 · Especially in the Texas heat! With a beautiful river running straight through the heart of the city and tons of peaceful rivers within an hour’s drive, Austin is the perfect place to kayak. Whether you’re a beginner or an experience kayaker, we have you covered.

  11. Colorado River Alliance. Championing the long-term vitality of the Texas Colorado River through education and engagement. Educate & Engage. 14,000. reached by our programs every year. Protect. 5,000. of trash removed from the river every year. Conserve.

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