Longhorn Dam, Austin

Name: Longhorn Dam
Address: Austin, United States

#201 among attractions in Austin

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Longhorn Dam is a dam crossing the Colorado River in Austin, Texas, United States, where it creates Lady Bird Lake. Completed in 1960, the dam was built by the City of Austin as the last in a chain of Colorado River dams in central Texas begun during the Great Depression. The name refers to its location on a ford used for longhorn cattle drives as a part of the Chisholm Trail in the late 19th century. ()

Opened: 1960 (64 years ago)Length: 506 ftHeight: 36 ftCoordinates: 30°15'1"N, 97°42'49"W

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East Austin (Holly)Austin United States

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Longhorn Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Texas State Cemetery, French Legation, Lady Bird Lake, San Jose Cemetery.

1.3 miNW
Cemetery
Texas State Cemetery, Austin
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Museum, History museum, Historical place
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~0 ftN
Serene reservoir for paddling and walks
Lady Bird Lake, Austin
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1.4 miSE
Cemetery
San Jose Cemetery, Austin
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1.2 miSE
30°14'8"N • 97°42'15"W
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1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
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Prairie school architecture
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