| Lake Travis- Essential Water Source
Lake Travis is one of the Highland Lakes, a chain of six lakes created by dams in the Texas Colorado River. The largest and clearest of the lakes, it is one of the main water reservoirs servingTravis County. An illustration of Highland Lakes and Dams shows how the water from the reservoirs of Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis flow through the lakes of the chain and ultimately out to the Gulf Coast.
Lake Travis- Your Aquatic Playground
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Lake Travis Quick Facts
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Length: 63.75 miles
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Width: 4 miles at widest point
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Coverage: 18, 929 acres
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Shoreline: 271 miles
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Depth: average 62 ft, maximum 210 ft
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Use: flood control, drinking water, recreation, hydro-electric power
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Strikingly beautiful- with white limestone cliffs contrasting with bright aquamarine water. Lake Travis real estate is one of the many reasons that buyers are flocking to the Lakeway area.
Boating, skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, scuba diving, or just enjoying the view.... it's breathtaking!
Water temperatures can top 80 degrees in summer, so jump right in! With numerous water sport sales and
rental dealers nearby, the options for a day on the lake are infinite.
Dotted around the shoreline, six State parks offer boat rentals, swimming, picnicking and camping facilities. A map and descriptions of the facilities, activities and features of the public and private Lake Travis Marinas and Parks can be see here.
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