Lake Travis Outflows
Comprehensive analysis of Lake Travis water releases including historical trends, discharge volumes, and operational insights from LCRA data.
Latest Outflow Data
570,705,380 gal
1751.4 acre-ft
883 cfs
cubic feet per second
2-10 pm
Previous day
increasing
65.1% change
Historical Outflows
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Statistical Overview
Average Daily Release
377,777,230 gal
1159.4 acre-ft
Maximum Release
570,705,380 gal
1751.4 acre-ft
Minimum Release
0 gal
0.0 acre-ft
Avg Discharge Rate
585 cfs
cubic feet/second
Data Summary
Volume Perspective
Daily Average Equivalent To:
Environmental Impact
These controlled releases help maintain downstream ecosystems, support aquatic life, and provide environmental flows for the Colorado River ecosystem.
Additional Information
What are Outflows?
Lake Travis outflows are controlled water releases from Mansfield Dam managed by LCRA. These releases serve multiple purposes including flood control, hydroelectric power generation, water supply for downstream users, and maintaining environmental flows in the Colorado River.
Hydroelectric Generation
Water releases generate clean electricity through turbines at Mansfield Dam, contributing to the regional power grid with renewable energy.
Water Supply
Controlled releases provide water for municipal use, agriculture, and industrial operations in communities downstream from Lake Travis.
Environmental Flows
Releases maintain healthy river ecosystems downstream, supporting fish populations, riparian vegetation, and overall biodiversity in the Colorado River basin.