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id: 2ff38d3e49
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-10 06:04 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 06:04 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# LCRA opens Wirtz, Starcke dam floodgates amid Llano floodwaters

The Lower Colorado River Authority opened floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams to move Llano River floodwaters into Lake Travis.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/austin/section/life.md) · Entities: [Lower Colorado River Authority](/austin/wiki/lower-colorado-river-authority.md), [Lake Travis](/austin/wiki/lake-travis.md), [Wirtz Dam](/austin/wiki/wirtz-dam.md), [Starcke Dam](/austin/wiki/starcke-dam.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Austin (KEYE)](https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/lcra-to-open-floodgates-as-llano-floodwaters-head-for-lake-travis), 2026-11-10 06:04 CST: LCRA opens floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams as Llano floodwaters head for Lake Travis

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