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Lake LBJ

Texas · Reservoir impounded 1951 · near Horseshoe Bay

6,375 acres 90 ft deep 8 ft clarity Water C
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Survey summary · Texas
6,375
Surface acres
90 ft
Max depth
93 mi
Shoreline
8 ft
Typical clarity
825 ft
Elevation
Lake LBJ, Texas.jpg Lake LBJ Above Wirtz Dam.jpg Lake LBJ in Kingsland, TX IMG 1950.JPG

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Lake LBJ covers 6,375 acres in Texas and drops to 90 feet at its deepest point. It is a reservoir impounded in 1951 and managed by LCRA. Level is unusually stable, which protects dock usability and shoreline appearance year round. Short-term rental posture: Llano/Burnet County. Confirm at the municipal level before underwriting rental income.

What stands out

  • Very stable water level year-round
  • Boating
  • Skiing

Score breakdown

WATER RECREATION VALUE ACCESS INVESTMENT
Water 6.2
Recreation 6.4
Value 4.5
Access 6.1
Investment 7.6

Each axis is computed by published formula from this lake's own attributes. How we score.

Water quality grade
Water A
ExcellentClear, low-nutrient water. Typically oligotrophic with high clarity and little seasonal algae.
Water B
GoodHealthy water with moderate clarity. Some seasonal variation, no persistent problems.
Water C
FairProductive water — good fishing, reduced clarity. Algae possible in late summer.
Water D
PoorNutrient-rich or heavily drawn down. Swimmable conditions vary; check before you rely on them.

Computed from measured clarity, trophic state, and drawdown magnitude — not an opinion. See the formula.

Overall score, 1–10
8.0+
ExceptionalStrong on every axis we measure.
7.0–7.9
StrongClearly above average, usually with one standout axis.
6.0–6.9
SolidA good lake with a trade-off worth understanding.
5.0–5.9
MixedReal strengths and real compromises.
Under 5
CompromisedSomething material — volatility, water quality, or access.

Weighted: water 26% · recreation 22% · investment 20% · value 18% · access 14%.

Fishery

Striped bassLargemouth bassWhite bassCatfish

On the water

BoatingSkiingFishingGolf
No USGS gauge on this lake. Water level and clarity figures below come from published lake management data rather than a live sensor.

Where it is

Location

No NHD boundary matched this water body, so the marker shows the mapped centre point.

Depth profile

SURFACE 90 ft max avg 29 ft

Idealized cross-section. Max depth 90 ft, average 29 ft. Depth at a specific dock depends on local bathymetry — verify at the property.

Level behaviour

Level stabilityStable Typical drawdown1 ft Drawdown seasonNone Trophic stateMesotrophic Typical clarity8 ft Water quality gradeC Elevation825 ft Managing authorityLCRA

Dock & shoreline

Permitting authorityLCRA Wake / speed rulesNo-wake in coves
A dock is never guaranteed. Confirm in writing with LCRA that the specific parcel is eligible before you remove contingencies.

Short-term rental posture

Llano/Burnet County

Generally permitted, but rules change. Confirm the specific municipality and any HOA covenant.
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Modeled estimates. Market figures are derived from lake attributes and regional patterns, not from MLS data. Treat them as a starting point, not a comp.
$360,000
Median waterfront
$4,436
Per shoreline foot
+9.0%
Year over year
258
Est. inventory
115
Avg days on market
$400
Est. nightly rate

Rental snapshot

Modeled occupancy55% Booked nights / yr145 Gross revenue$66,172 Net operating income$30,748 Yield on median price8.54%
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What a median-priced home on Lake LBJ actually costs to carry, with waterfront-specific line items most calculators omit.

$3,229
All-in per month
$83,890
Cash to close + setup
$10,700
Beyond P&I, tax, insurance
Where the annual cost goes
$38,753 PER YEAR
Principal & interest $22,761 (61%) Maintenance reserve (1.1%) $3,960 (11%) Property taxes $3,780 (10%) Utilities $2,700 (7%) Hazard insurance $1,512 (4%) Shoreline / seawall reserve $960 (3%) Dock maintenance $900 (2%) Winterization / seasonal close $750 (2%)

Annual carry

Principal & interest$22,761
Property taxes$3,780
Hazard insurance$1,512
Flood insurance$650
Utilities$2,700
Maintenance reserve (1.1%)$3,960
Septic service$520
Well & water testing$260
Dock maintenance$900
Winterization / seasonal close$750
Shoreline / seawall reserve$960
Total$38,753
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