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BUCHANAN DAM, Texas
Pronounced: "Buch-an-ann" (rhymes with "buck" deer, with the "k" not emphasized)
"no slogan"
Population (2007): 1,814COL Index (2008): 3.6Tax Rate (2010): 1.5701/$100
Elevation: 1,043 ft
Area: 20.1 smCounty: Llano
Zip Code: 78609
Area Code: 512Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30° 45' 52" N, 98° 27' 15" W
Location: On S shore of Lake Buchanan; 71 mi NW of Austin
16 mi E of Llano; 13 mi W of Burnet; 8 mi N of Kingsland; 9 mi SE of Bluffton
Highways: TX 29, RR 261
Creeks:
Rivers: ColoradoLakes: Buchanan, Inks
Parks: Nearby Inks Lake State Park, Black Rock
REFERENCES
CITY: Unincorporated, Census Designated Place (CDP)CHAMBER & TOURISM:
LAKE BUCHANAN/INKS LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
512-793-2803; Fax: 512-793-2112
POB 282, 19611 TX 29 E, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
Web: www.buchanan-inks.com; Blog: www.lakebuchanan.wordpress.com; E-mail: buchanan1@pegasusbb.com
HILL COUNTRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL:
830-798-8118
608 Gateway Central, Ste 101, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Web: www.hillcountryedc.com; Email: not available
HCEDC serves: Burnet and Llano Counties, focusing on the Highland Lakes area above Austin, including Bertram, Buchanan Dam, Burnet, Cottonwood Shores, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland, Llano, Marble Falls, Meadowlakes, Spicewood, Sunrise Beach
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake State Park
BUCHANAN DAM: Built by the LCRA in 1939, it is the largest multi-arch dam in the world.
Open for visitor viewing. See museum and visitor center below. Part of Highland Lakes area (see Highland Lakes). Also locally referred to as Inks Lake Bridge.
VANISHING TEXAS RIVER CRUISE:
This 2.5 hr tour in an enclosed boat with 2 observation decks allows visitors to see the spectacular wilderness and wildlife (including eagles) along the Canyon of the Colorado River that feeds into the lake. See full details in Directory below.
CANYON OF THE EAGLES LODGE & NATURE PARK: Eagle Eye observatory. Home of Vanishing Texas River Cruise. Conference Center, restaurant, lodging, camping and RV facilities. See full details in Directory below.
PARKS: See Parks
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and state parks in the region. See: Canyon of the Eagles, Black Rock LCRA, Cedar Point LCRA, Inks Lake State Park, and more.
EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on each event see area Chamber web sites and
Festivals & Events
On-Going Events: For full details on each event see Hill Country Market Days, Trade Days, Farmers Markets
WEATHER: Weather Underground (Burnet)
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (Topix)
Newspaper:
MAPS: Google, GeoHack
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Lake recreation, retirement living
HISTORY: Handbook Of Texas Online: "It was initially the site of a construction camp established to build the first of the major flood-control and power-generation facilities on the Colorado River. The project was originally known as Bluffton Dam for the nearby town of Bluffton, but the name was changed to Hamilton Dam, perhaps because its location had been surveyed in 1926 by an engineer named Hamilton. Some say it was named after G. W. Hamilton, vice president of the Middle West Utility Company of Chicago, a company that represented the Insul interests active in developing electrical power distribution in Texas. The Emery-Peck and Rockwood Development Company undertook the construction of the dam in 1931 and established a post office and a settlement of several hundred workers supported by commercial, medical, and recreational facilities. In 1932 bankruptcy forced the closing of the project. United States Congressman James Paul Buchanan secured federal funds to revive the project in 1934, whereupon the dam, post office, and town were renamed in his honor. The dam was dedicated on October 16, 1937. The town grew steadily as a recreational center, reaching a population of over 1,000 in 1974, when it had numerous businesses. In 1990 the population was 1,099, and in 2000 it had grown to 1,688."
PRIOR NAMES: Bluffton Dam, then Hamilton Dam
PORTAL WEB CAM GALLERY: Buchanan Dam
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; Podunk; City Data; Travel Texas; Texas Escapes (not available)
NOTES:
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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
BUCHANAN ARTS & CRAFTS: 512-793-2858; 17534 Hwy 29 E, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609-4409
GALLERY OF THE HILLS: 512-793-2341; 17617 Hwy 29 W, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.galleryofthehills.com
LAKESHORE FINE ART: 512-793-2463; 100 Terrace Ln, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
BANKS
LLANO NATIONAL BANK: 512-793-5054; Corner Hwy 29 & FM 1431, POB 727; Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Anna Graham. www.llanonationalbank.com
PRIMERICA: 512-755-1067; 217 Trinidad St, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
TEXAS LAND BANK: 512-556-3372; Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Macy Blankenship. www.texaslandbank.com
CHURCHES
ACTS (A CHRISTIAN CHURCH): 512-793-2448; 1675 CR 261 & CR 209, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.lifebeyondthewalls.com
BUCHANAN DAM CHURCH OF CHRIST: 901 Lillian Dean, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609.
BUCHANAN WEST BAPTIST CHURCH: 850 Lillian Dean, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609.
CHAPEL OF THE HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH: 512-793-2453; 19135 Hwy 29 E, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Linda Bryant
CROSS & SPURS COWBOY CHURCH: 325-423-0539; 100 Lillian Dean Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.crossandspursministry.com
GENESIS LUTHERAN CHURCH: 325-388-3204; POB 994, 15946 Hwy 29 E, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Myrna
HIGHLAND LAKES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 325-388-4187; 8303 W RR 1431, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609>. www.umc.org
EMERGENCIES (Police, Fire, EMS/Medical) Dial 911 |  |
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: 325-247-5050;
FIRE: Call Sheriff's Office: 325-247-5767
LLANO COUNTY AREA EMS: 325-247-3088
HIGHLAND LAKES GOLF CLUB: 512-793-2859; 820 Park Rd 4, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. CLOSED
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Llano County Government Offices
LLANO COUNTY COMMISSIONER - PRECINCT 2: 512-793-6181; Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
LLANO COUNTY CONSTABLE - PRECINCT 2: 512-793-2332; Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
LLANO COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE - PRECINCT 2: 512-793-2332; 17619 TX 29 E, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices
US POST OFFICE: 512-793-2513; 17727 TX 29 E, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.usps.com
CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies |
DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.
BEACHCOMER PARK: 325-379-3083; 8138 RR 261, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609-4342
BLACK ROCK COTTAGES: 512-793-2826; 3100 RR 261, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609-4466. www.blackrockcottages.biz
CIRCLE "H" LODGE AT INKS LAKE: 210-870-9075; Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Rolyn Washington
COUNCIL CREEK LODGE: 512-756-6935; CR 137, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
EDGEWATER RESORT ON LAKE BUCHANAN: 512-793-2818; 224 S Winding Way, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.the-edgewater.com. Fully furnished waterfront cabins & RV Park, Drive-thru RV spaces with 4-way hookups, large air-conditioned meeting room w/full kitchen, swimming pool, boat ramp, fishing pier, washateria, Wi-Fi. Welcome Family Reunions, Pets And Winter Texans.
HILL COUNTRY LODGE/RV's/MINI STORAGE: 512-793-2838; 17716 E St, Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
LAKESIDE LODGE: 512-756-4935; Hwy 2341, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
MYSTIC COVE BED and BREAKFAST: 115 Cherokee Terrace, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609-4272
POPPY'S POINTE RESORT: 512-793-3922; 400 Emerald Cr, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. On Lake Buchanan. 58 RV sites are level and have 3 way hookups, 30 & 50 amp electric service, and concrete patios. 24 sites are drive thru and 34 sites are waterfront. Cabins (1 and 2 bedroom) and resort amenities. Views of the lake are outstanding. www.poppyspointe.com
SILVER CREEK LODGE & MARINA: 512-756-4854; Hwy 2341, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
THUNDERBIRD LODGE CABINS: 512-756-4878; Hwy 2341, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
WILLOW POINT RESORT: 512-793-5000; 427 Ellison, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609; www.willowpointresort.com. Waterfront log cabins and vacation home on Lake Buchanan in the Texas Hill Country; Vacations-Get Aways-Weddings-Conferences
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
ALL TEX INSURANCE COMPANY: 512-793-6666; 18036 Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.alltexinsurancellano.com
BLACKROCK EMPORIUM: 512) 793-2461; 288 The Rock Rd, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.blackrockemporium.com. Photography, collectibles, western decor itms, novelties, gifts.
BLUE LURE WATERCRAFT RENTAL: 512) 793-2420; 9225 Hwy 1431 W, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
BUCHANAN ARTS & CRAFTS, Inc: 512-793-2858; 17534 Hwy 29 E, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Carol Clark
BUCHANAN MACHINE: 512-793-2864; Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609.
BUCHANAN SEPTIC TANKS: 512-793-3100; 15648 Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Tanks, pumps.
CHARLIE'S CAR CARE: 512-793-2164; 16037 Hwy 29 E, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
EXXON FOOD MART: 512-793-2040; 2045 Hwy 261, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
PHILLIPS FOOD MART: 512-793-2884; 15411 Hwy 29 E, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
LAKE AREA ANIMAL CLINIC: 512-793-6191; POB 129, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. George Lillard
LAKE COUNTRY CENTER: 512-755-3486; POB 74, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Jeff or Gay Gambert
PARDNERS: 512-793-2467; 15615 Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Night Club.
SAM'S DAM RANCH: 8369 Hwy 1431 (at Hwy 29), Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
VANISHING TEXAS RIVER CRUISE: 800-474-8374; Originates at N end of Lake Buchanan where tour boat docks at Canyon of the Eagles Park pier (see below). This 2.5 hr tour in an enclosed boat with 2 observation decks allows visitors to see the spectacular wilderness and wildlife (including eagles) along the Canyon of the Colorado River that feeds into the lake. www.vtrc.com
NON-PROFIT & PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
CHRIST-YODER ANIMAL SHELTER & ADOPTION CENTER: 512-793-5463; 9150 Hwy 1431 W, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.christ-yoder.org. City of Burnet owned, and operated by the Hill Country Humane Society/SPCA. www.cityofburnet.com/public_safety/animal_control.htm
LAKE BUCHANAN/INKS LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 512-793-2803; Fax: 512-793-2112; POB 282, 17816 TX 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.buchanan-inks.org; info@buchanan-inks.com
LAKESHORE LIBRARY: 325-379-1174; 7346 RR 261, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609.
HIGHLAND LAKES REALTY: 325-423-2583; 737 Crawford's Landing, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.highlandlakesvacationrentals.com
INKS REAL ESTATE - JERRY DENMAN: 512-793-2854; 15209 E Hwy 29 E, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
JESSE JAMES REAL ESTATE: 512-793-2851; 18036 Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.jessejamesrealestate.com. 1 mi W of dam.
KILLEBREW REALTY: 512-793-2333; 503 S Chapparal Dr, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
LAKE LAND REALTY: 325-347-4207; 106 W Fawn Dr, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609.
MARIE INKS REAL ESTATE: 512-793-2854; 15209 Hwy 29 E & 1431, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
REMAX - LAKES & HILLS: 512-793-3400; 512-755-0436; 10490 Hwy 29 W, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.lakes-hills.com
TEXAS LAND & LAKES REAL ESTATE: 512-593-2950; 15115 Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 79609
THELMA MILLER REAL ESTATE: Buchanan Dam, TX 78609; 512-793-6434
WILLIS SERVICES: 512-793-2292; 15830 Hwy 29 E, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609-4419
RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT
BIG JOHN'S BBQ AND STEAK BARN: 512-793-2261; Hwy 29 and RR 1431, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
CANYON OF THE EAGLES LODGE & NATURE PARK: 800-977-0081; 16942 RR 2341, Burnet (postal address, but actually much closer to Buchanan Dam). Eagle Eye observatory. Home of Vanishing Texas River Cruise. Conference Center, restaurant, lodging, camping and RV facilities. www.canyonoftheeagles.com; and Highland Lakes
DANNY'S COUNTRY DINER: 512-793-5086; 16082 E Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
FUZZY'S: 512-793-6420; 15224 E State Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
HILL COUNTRY'S BOOT SCOOT'N BAR-B-QUE: 512-756-1904; 15615 Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
HOOVER'S VALLEY COUNTRY CAFE: 512-715-9574, 7203 Park Rd 4, Hoover's Valley, TX
LIGHTHOUSE GRILL: 512-793-2518; 19605 E Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Weekend live music.
PARDNERS: 512-793-2467; 15615 E Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Night club, open Wed-Sat.
PUMP HOUSE BAKERY & MORE: 325-379-1281; 7337 Hwy 261, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
ROLLING H CAFE: 325-379-1707; 318 CR 222, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
SPECIAL-TEA OCCASIONS: 325-379-2015; 208 W Oak, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Virginia Walker
TAMALE KING: 512-793-2677; 15405 E Hwy 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
BEACHCOMBER PARK: 325-379-3083; 8138 Hwy 261, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. On Lake Buchanan. A unique resort nestled within 10 acres of red oaks and lake frontage property, located off of Ranch Road 261. 63 sites. 50 mobile homes and recreational vehicles serve as weekend retreats for the families who own them. The balance of sites are available for recreational vehicles. www.lakebuchananrv.com
BIG CHIEF RV RESORT: 512-793-4746; 1-866-922-4433; On Lake Buchanan, 1420 FM 690, Burnet 78611. Full RV hookups, shade trees, boat rams and nature trails. www.bigchiefresort.com
BLACK ROCK COTTAGES/RV PARK: 512-793-2826; Hwy 261, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
BLACK ROCK PARK (LCRA): 512-793-3138. Fifteen RV sites have beautiful Lake Buchanan views. See Parks for more details on this LCRA park.
CANYON OF THE EAGLES LODGE & NATURE PARK: 800-977-0081; 16942 RR 2341, Burnet (postal address, but actually much closer to Buchanan Dam). Eagle Eye observatory. Home of Vanishing Texas River Cruise. Conference Center, restaurant, lodging, camping and RV facilities. www.canyonoftheeagles.com; and Highland Lakes
CEDAR LODGE WATERFRONT RESORT: 512-793-2820; 1400 TX 261, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. On the lake, 37 RV spaces, all with 4 way hookups. Many of the spaces are drive thru spaces. All amenities of the resort are available for your use including: washateria, shower rooms, recreation room, boat docks, boat launching ramp, covered fishing pier, swimming pool, beach, etc. www.cedarlodge.info
CHAPARRAL TRADING POST/RVs: 512-756-9909; TX 29 W, at Hoover's Valley Road (CR 116). Pull through spaces with hookups.
EDGEWATER RESORT ON LAKE BUCHANAN: 512-793-2818; 224 S Winding Way, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.the-edgewater.com. Fully furnished waterfront cabins & RV Park, Drive-thru RV spaces with 4-way hookups, large air-conditioned meeting room w/full kitchen, swimming pool, boat ramp, fishing pier, washateria, Wi-Fi. Welcome Family Reunions, Pets And Winter Texans.
GRAVES LONG MOUNTAIN RV PARK: 512-793-2300; POB 177, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
HI-LINE RESORT: 325-379-1065; On Lake Buchanan in Tow. 7 RV sites located on the waterfront and 46 RV sites on the hill overlooking the lake. All sites on the hill are pull-thru with full hook-ups. Propane. www.hilinelakeresort.com
HILL COUNTRY LODGE/RV's/MINI STORAGE: 512-793-2838; 17716 E St, TX 29, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. www.hillcountrylodge.com
INKS LAKE STATE PARK ON INKS LAKE: 512-793-2223; Located near Burnet, TX 78611. 137 RV spaces, 50 water only sites (tents), reservations required. www.tpwd.tx.us
POPPY'S POINTE RESORT: 512-793-3922; 400 Emerald Cr, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. On Lake Buchanan. 58 RV sites are level and have 3 way hookups, 30 & 50 amp electric service, and concrete patios. 24 sites are drive thru and 34 sites are waterfront. Cabins (1 and 2 bedroom) and resort amenities. Views of the lake are outstanding. www.poppyspointe.com
SHADY OAKS RV PARK: 512-793-2718; FM 301, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. Riverside hookups on LBJ.www.shadyoaks-rvpark.com
SCHOOLS
Note: Schooling is provided by Llano ISD in Llano.
JOHN ROBERTSON: 512-793-2375; Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
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