These procedures are summarized in Figure 22. During a flood event any available storage in Lake Buchanan is used before releasing water to maintain the pool level. Figure 20 Water Operations System Figure 21. LCRA Water Operations Communication Channel Figure 22. HO - Operates hydros.
Levels vary due to annual supply and demand.
Advises WR, regulates target elevations, and monitors radar. Travis - no change. Heavy rainfall reported, full creeks reported, river gage or rain gage alarm. Operates flood models, determines release schedule for all reservoirs. SO - Obtain hourly head levels at all reservoirs.