The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority is a political subdivision that was created under Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution to develop, store and protect the water resources of the Guadalupe River Basin for the benefit of its residents.
GBRA is the owner and operator of Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid, Lake Nolte, Lake H-4, and Lake Wood located in Comal, Guadalupe, and Gonzales Counties, Texas. GBRA has the right to establish regulations for navigation of the waterways subject to its jurisdiction, and is empowered under the laws of the State of Texas to establish restrictions on the use of watercraft navigating the waterways subject to its jurisdiction.
The following stump removal guidelines apply to GBRA Hydroelectric Lake Dunlap, located in Comal and Guadalupe Counties, Lakes McQueeney, Placid and Nolte located in Guadalupe County, and Lake Gonzales (H-4) and Lake Wood (H-5) located in Gonzales County, Texas.
The following restrictive order for Lake Dunlap has been released effective at noon on December 21, 2011:
Establishing Restrictions to Prohibit the Use of Motorized and Non-motorized Watercraft on Lake Dunlap, in Comal and Guadalupe Counties to Protect Public Safety and for Removal and Marking of Tree Stumps and Other Hazards and Obstructions, or Other Necessary or Emergency Purposes
Stump Hazards Marking and Removal of Obstructions to Occur Concurrent with Completion of Lake Dunlap Dam Repairs (November 17, 2011)
After meeting with its contractor for dam repairs, Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) staff has agreed to an amended completion date for the repair work on the Lake Dunlap Dam. While those repairs are being completed, a plan developed to further lower the level of Lake Dunlap during a two- to three-day period to accommodate the marking and removal of hazardous stumps, and identification of other debris.
Previously, GBRA's hydroelectric crews had lowered the level of Lake Dunlap for an approximate 60- to 90-day period beginning in mid-August. Recently, the contractor submitted a change order that affects the initial timeline developed for completion of the repairs. This change has moved the anticipated completion date to on or before Jan. 31, 2012.
On Thursday, GBRA staff met with members of Preserve Lake Dunlap Association and Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens to coordinate the additional lake work during the repairs on the dam. During the week of Nov. 28 through Dec. 2, 2011, GBRA’s hydroelectric crews will lower already subordinate lake level by an additional two feet. During that time, staff and contracted help will be able to remove some stumps, mark known lake hazards with buoys and identify any new debris or hazards that may have settled in the lake more recently. When that work has been completed, crews will begin the process of refilling the lake to the previous level of two feet below normal for dam repair construction to continue. Because of low river flows, the refilling process is expected to take approximately 12 to 13 days.
GBRA staff will continue to communicate with the contractor about these matters and will relay significant lake level or schedule changes to Lake Dunlap constituents accordingly.
For Guadalupe River emergency information and/or important updates, follow GBRA on Twitter at GBRATX.
The following information from the Comal County Engineer's Office lists the status of the County boat ramps on Canyon Lake.
The goal of this study was to construct an informative management tool to better manage the pressure of increased recreational use and shoreline development on Lakes Dunlap, McQueeney, Placid, Nolte (Meadow Lake), Gonzales (H4), and Wood (H5).
- Posted: 1/26/2012
Expires: n/a
To Designate a No-Wake Speed Area on a Portion of Lake Dunlap from the north end of Camp Porter Road to Lake Dunlap Dam
- Posted: 12/21/2011
Expires: 1/31/2012
Establishing Restrictions to Prohibit the Use of Motorized and Non-motorized Watercraft on Lake Dunlap, in Comal and Guadalupe Counties to Protect Public Safety and for Removal and Marking of Tree Stumps and Other Hazards and Obstructions, or Other Necessary or Emergency Purposes
- Posted: 5/17/2011
Expires: n/a
Establishing Restrictions on the use of certain Aircraft, Watercraft and Personal Watercraft on Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid (TP-4), Lake Nolte (Meadow Lake), Lake H-4 (Lake Gonzales), and H-5 (Lake Wood) in Comal, Guadalupe and Gonzales Counties.
- Posted: 9/19/2008
Expires: n/a
Resolution to designate a no-wake speed on Lake Wood (Lake H-5) in Gonzales County.
- Posted: 5/21/2008
Expires: n/a
Resolution establishing and designating certain restricted areas and Establishing restrictions on the use of certain aircraft, watercraft and personal watercraft on certain areas of Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid (TP-4), Lake Nolte (Meadow Lake), Lake H-4 (Lake Gonzales), and H-5 (Lake Wood) in Comal, Guadalupe, and Gonzales Counties.
- Posted: 5/21/2008
Expires: n/a
Resolution designating a no-wake speed on Lake Nolte (Meadow Lake) in Guadalupe County.
- Posted: 3/23/2006
Expires: n/a
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Resolution establishing rules and regulations for the equipment and operation of certain recreational devices referred to as "inflatables" or "water-toys" and motor-powered watercraft including boats and Personal Water Craft ("PWC") on Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid, Lake Nolte, Lake H-4 and Lake Wood in Comal, Guadalupe and Gonzales Counties.
Related Material
Brochure regarding Resolution passed by GBRA Board 3-22-06 and map of Treasure Island Bridge traffic.
- Posted: 8/10/2004
Expires: n/a
Establishing Restrictions of Watercraft on Lake McQueeney below the Treasure Island Bridge, Guadalupe County.
- Posted: 5/15/2002
Expires: n/a
To designate a no-wake speed on Lake Dunlap and to establish other restrictions consistent with the Water Safety Act for Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid (TP-4), Lake Nolte (Meadow Lake), Lake Gonzales (H-4) and Lake Wood (H-5) located in Comal, Guadalupe, and Gonzales counties.
