Who sets the boundaries of the floodplains around the lakes?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, working with local governments, sets the 100-year floodplain boundaries through flood insurance rate studies. Separate studies are done for individual communities, so floodplain levels can vary depending on an area’s geographical and hydrological characteristics. LCRA’s dam operating procedures also play a role in determining floodplains. If you want information about your property, contact your city or county floodplain administrator. Or visit FEMA’s Web site for information on floodplain maps for your area.
