Lake Travis level drops even lower

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The last boat ramp on Lake Travis is still open, but it could close any day now.

Lake Travis is just below 639 feet; more than 30 feet lower than the July average, which makes it the fourth lowest lake level ever.

A bright yellow and orange buoy floats out in the water by the last boat ramp on Lake Travis. The buoy marks the end of the boat ramp, which is at 635 feet.

A lot of boaters are worried about the current low lake level.

"When you come down here, you realize we've got a problem," said Lakeway resident Barker Keith.

Keith is amazed at Lake Travis’ low levels.

"Well, I'm extremely concerned about the lake level right now," said Keith. "I've never seen it this low in my nine years, but most importantly, I'm concerned with the amount of water we've got for our community."

Residents do not have to worry about the water supply going dry, said Mark Jordan, who is in charge or river management for the Lower Colorado River Authority .

"We've gone back and calculated the reliable water supply, even if we had a repeat of that severe drought of the 1950s," said Jordan. "There's still sufficient water to meet those needs."

However, the low lake level could mean the 400 farmers, who rely on the lake to irrigate their crops, could soon see major cutbacks beginning January first of next year.

Lower Colorado River Authority is encouraging all residents to conserve water during our exceptional Central Texas drought.

For more information on the Lower Colorado River Authority, visit their Web site .