Gate sealed at Longhorn Dam

Longhorn Dam gate failure leads to rapidly dropping water level at Lady Bird Lake
South Pleasant Valley Road between Cesar Chavez Street and South Lakeshore Boulevard is closed while crews work to resolve the issue.
Broken gate at Longhorn Dam causes Lady Bird Lake Levels to drop, showing trash
During scheduled work earlier on Tuesday, Jan. 28, one of nine gates at Longhorn Dam failed to close, causing the Lady Bird Lake level to begin dropping. The cause of the failure is under investigation.
Lady Bird Lake levels drop 2 feet as Longhorn Dam gate gets stuck open
AUSTIN, Texas — Levels at Lady Bird Lake dropped 2 feet after a gate at Longhorn Dam failed while in the open position on Tuesday afternoon.
Gate Malfunction at Longhorn Dam Leads to Lady Bird Lake Cleanup Efforts in Austin
A gate failure at Longhorn Dam caused a drop in Lady Bird Lake levels, prompting community cleanup of exposed litter.
Temporary barrier added to Longhorn Dam to prevent further drop in lake level after gate failure
Crews have successfully installed a temporary barrier at Longhorn Dam to prevent a further drop in water level at Lady Bird Lake after one of the dam’s gates failed Tuesday.
Lady Bird Lake's water levels dropped (again), raising questions about dam's integrity
The water fell about 2 feet below normal Tuesday after a floodgate got stuck. This is at least the third time water levels have noticeably dropped in the last six months.
Austin Water contractors temporarily fix broken gate at Longhorn Dam
A temporary fix has been made at the Longhorn Dam after a broken gate caused water levels to drop at Lady Bird Lake on Tuesday.
Lady Bird Lake levels drop 2 feet after Longhorn Dam gets stuck open
Water levels at a popular Central Texas lake saw a sudden drop this week due to a floodgate issue. Lady Bird Lake levels in Austin dropped two feet below normal level after a gate at Longhorn Dam failed during scheduled maintenance.
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Bastrop to see smaller rise in river than expected after Austin dam gate failure
Experts anticipate about a 1-foot rise in water levels, brining the river stage to 3.5 feet. For reference, the flood stage ...