Where is Buchanan Dam (TX)?

In Llano County, Texas (TX). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Buchanan Dam (TX)?

55 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Buchanan Dam (TX)?

EIA-860M names Lower Colorado River Authority as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Buchanan Dam (TX) LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Lower Colorado River Authority here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Buchanan Dam (TX) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Buchanan Dam (TX) still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Buchanan Dam (TX)

Buchanan Dam (TX) is a 55 MW hydroelectric power plant in Llano County, Texas, operated by Lower Colorado River Authority. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service between 1938 and 1950.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 54.9 MW; 54.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1938–1950
EIA plant ID: 3595

Where it is

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County: Llano County, Texas
Coordinates: 30.7507, -98.4176
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Lower Colorado River Authority
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

Every plant Lower Colorado River Authority reports to EIA →

Buchanan Dam (TX): FAQ

Where is Buchanan Dam (TX)?: In Llano County, Texas (TX). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Buchanan Dam (TX)?: 55 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Buchanan Dam (TX)?: EIA-860M names Lower Colorado River Authority as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Buchanan Dam (TX) LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Lower Colorado River Authority here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Buchanan Dam (TX) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Buchanan Dam (TX) still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.