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Why were the Highland Lakes of Central Texas created? And when did LCRA build the dams that created the lakes?
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ABOUT LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations. For more information, visit https://www.lcra.org.
Why were the Highland Lakes of Central Texas created? And when did LCRA build the dams that created the lakes?
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
Facebook: facebook.com/lowercoloradoriverauthority
Twitter: twitter.com/LCRA
Instagram: instagram.com/lowercoloradoriverauthority
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/lcra
WORK WITH US
Interested in joining the LCRA team? Learn more about life at LCRA and check out our current openings here: lcra.org/careers
ABOUT LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations. For more information, visit https://www.lcra.org.
