Dock Safety Standards

The LCRA adopted safety standards for all residential docks on Lake Travis and the Highland Lakes in February 2004. Does your dock measure up? Check out the article below and download both the Safety Standards and Safety Guidelines to find out. No further revisions have been made; the guidelines are current as of today. You can contact the LCRA with questions.

Boat Dock Standards for the Highland Lakes

In February 2004, LCRA adopted safety standards for all residential docks on the Highland Lakes. With more than 6,000 private docks now on the Highland Lakes, these standards were adopted to ensure pubic safety, navigation and water quality for all the users of the lakes.

The standards set requirements for dock flotation, lighting, anchoring, maximum distances from shore, plus specify enforcement and other details. LCRA does not assess any fees as part of the implementation of these standards.

• Safety Standards for Residential Docks on the Highland Lakes
  
  
• Residential Boat Dock Safety Guidelines: designed to help dock owners register, locate and maintain docks on the Highland Lakes.
  

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For a printed copy of the boat dock standards or for more information, contact Water Surface Management at 1-800-776-5272, Ext. 2309 or 2405.

Note on marinas and floating docksCommercial marinas on the Highland Lakes, including floating docks on Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan that occupy more than 1,500 square feet of water surface area, are governed by a separate Highland Lakes Marina Ordinance. For a copy of the marina ordinance, contact Gabrielle Ramirez at 1-800-776-5272, Ext. 2309, or by mail (see mailing address).

Updated July 10, 2007, Lower Colorado River Authority