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17 Jul 2026
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Statement on Canyon Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District at Canyon Lake is tracking the current flooding conditions along the Guadalupe River.
16 Jul 2026
Jim Hogg Park to Temporarily Close for Essential Sewer System Upgrades
Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, announce the temporary closure of Jim Hogg Park, beginning July 20, 2026, to conduct essential repairs to the sewer distribution system.
15 Jul 2026
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District to Host Change of Command Ceremony
Col. Marlon S. Ringo will assume command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District, during an 11 a.m. Change of Command ceremony July 31 at the Fort Worth District’s Fort Worth Room.
24 Jun 2026
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of America’s 250th birthday celebration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5.
21 May 2026
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages visitors to make water safety a priority this summer
As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure.
13 May 2026
Canyon Lake Announces Transition of North Park to Day-use
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have announced North Park will transition from a primitive camping area to a day-use only park, effective immediately.
22 Apr 2026
Fort Worth District announces new commercial concession lease at Stillhouse Hollow Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District has executed a commercial concession lease with Stillhouse Hollow Marina and RV Resort to manage and operate the Stillhouse Hollow Park and Marina recreation area at Stillhouse Hollow Lake.
7 Apr 2026
Lavon Lake Announces Major Changes to Lavon Lake’s Recreation Areas
Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Fort Worth District at Lavon Lake announce they have finalized the study to determine how to improve recreation facilities at Lavon Lake.
24 Mar 2026
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Fort Worth District to host Regulatory Transformation Workshop
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District Regulatory Division will host a one-day Regulatory Transformation Workshop in Dallas, bringing together federal, state and local partners, industry consultants, and stakeholders to discuss updates and improvements to the USACE Regulatory Program.
23 Mar 2026
Dana Peak Park Road Reopens with Major Safety Improvements
Stillhouse Hollow Lake staff is pleased to announce that the road repairs at Dana Peak Park are now complete, and the road has been reopened to the public. We extend our sincerest gratitude to all park visitors and community members for your patience and understanding during this essential closure.
23 Feb 2026
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program
Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.
21 Jan 2026
USACE Hosts Virtual Carer Fair
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District announced today that it will host a virtual carer fair February 3-6, to recruit critically needed professionals.
15 Oct 2025
Belton Lake to Temporarily Close Lakeview Park
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that effective Monday, October 20-28, 2025, Belton Lake Project Office is planning to temporarily close Belton Lakeview Park Boat Ramp to allow for contractors to complete scheduled work.
7 Oct 2025
Sources Sought for Industry Capabilities to Construct New World Screwworm Facility
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have announced the publication of a Sources Sought notice seeking feedback and participation from Industry for the construction of a new facility that will support the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This initiative aims to protect the food and livestock industry from the invasive pest known as the New World screwworm.
29 Sep 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reopens Overlook Scenic Viewing Area and Dam Service Road at Canyon Lake
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have announced the reopening of the overlook and the dam service road at Canyon Lake.
25 Sep 2025
Dana Peak Park Temporary Closure for Road Repairs
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Stillhouse Hollow Lake will be closing Dana Peak Park beginning October 14th, 2025, while repairs are made to the road leading into the park. The Stillhouse Hollow Lake Office asks that you please remain outside of the construction zone until project completion.
15 Sep 2025
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 27.
8 Aug 2025
USACE – Stillhouse Hollow Lake - Dana Peak Park Controlled Burn
FORT WORTH, Texas – Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Stillhouse Hollow Lake will be conducting controlled burns at Dana Peak Park, located at 3800 Comanche Gap Rd, Harker Heights, TX, on Monday August 11th and Tuesday August 12th.
31 Jul 2025
Waco Lake Hunting Program Changes
Effective this 2025 – 2026 Hunting Season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Waco Lake will require all hunters to obtain a permit through Recreation.gov, regardless of game type. The cost of each permit will be $15. Permits will be available starting August 15th, 2025.
28 Jul 2025
Whitney and Aquilla Lakes Hunting Program Changes
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today that the Whitney and Aquilla Lakes Project will be changing the administration procedures of the Project’s Public Hunting Program. The legacy website that has been used to manage the public hunting program at the Whitney and Aquilla Lakes Project for more than 20 years is being discontinued.
18 Jul 2025
USACE – Belton Lake Temporarily Closes Westcliff Park
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that effective Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Belton Lake Project Office is planning to temporarily close Westcliff Park to allow for contracted construction work to be completed throughout the park. Westcliff Park received significant damage during the recent flood events. To ensure public safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be temporarily closing the park to allow for the repairs to be performed.
11 Jun 2025
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,600 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.
10 Jun 2025
Sam Rayburn lake levels to be lowered to complete remaining repairs
Officials today with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announced they are beginning coordination of a controlled drawdown of water from conservation pool to complete remaining dam embankment repairs.
28 May 2025
Storm Damage at Stillhouse Hollow Lake Cause Closures
Due to extensive storm damage on Monday evening, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake staff announce the immediate closure of the following locations: Chalk Ridge Falls, Dana Peak Park, and Union Grove Park.
28 May 2025
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched its Recreation Operational Status website to keep the public informed about the operational status of USACE recreation areas nationwide.
23 May 2025
Canyon Lake Unauthorized Vehicle Use
Operation of vehicles on USACE managed property must comply with Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations Section 327.
6 May 2025
Sam Rayburn Lake swim beaches closures extended
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sam Rayburn Lake announced extended closures to park swim beaches, today.
1 May 2025
USACE – Cedar Gap Park Controlled Burn
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Stillhouse Hollow Lake will be conducting controlled burns at Cedar Gap Park, located off FM 3481 in Harker Heights, on Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2.
15 Apr 2025
Lavon Lake Conducts Public Meetings – Operational Changes to the Lake’s Recreation Areas
Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, at Lavon Lake announce they are in the final stages of a study to determine how to improve recreation facilities at Lavon Lake.
15 Apr 2025
USACE awards $26.3 million construction contract for Delta Pump Station, Dallas Floodway
On April 8, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, announced the award of a construction contract to Ahtna-Great Lakes E&I JV, totaling $26,381,300.00. This work involves the replacement and rehabilitation of the Delta Pump Station with two high-flow pumps, pump house, and sump. The existing 700 horsepower pumps will be replaced with pumps of equal capacity but capable of pumping 40,000 gallons per minute with a total dynamic head of 46.4 feet significantly increasing operational efficiencies.
4 Apr 2025
Central City North Bypass Channel Construction Contract Solicitation
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently soliciting contractor bids for the Fort Worth Central City North Bypass Channel construction contract. Offers are due by May 29 with an anticipated contract award date in September 2025.
3 Apr 2025
Canyon Lake Update to Closure of Overlook Park and Service Road
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials at Canyon Lake, would like to clarify the closure schedule for Overlook Park and Canyon Dam Service Road for contract work.
17 Mar 2025
Canyon Lake Announces Continued Closure of Overlook Park and Service Road
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake have announced the continued closure of Overlook Park and the Canyon Dam Service Road for necessary contract work will be extended from March 31, 2025, through September 30, 2025.
14 Feb 2025
Belton Lake Miller Springs Park Closure
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Belton Lake announced today that contracted construction and repair work is scheduled to occur at Miller Springs Park in February 2025. The park will be temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, February 17, 2025. Closures are expected to remain through the end of February with plans to re-open the first week in March 2025.
17 Jan 2025
USACE Waives Day Use Fees at Recreation Areas in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 180 USACE-operated recreation areas within the district in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20.
26 Nov 2024
Canyon Lake Overlook Park and Dam Service Road to be Closed Temporarily
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials at Canyon Lake, announce a closure schedule for Overlook Park and Canyon Dam Service Road for contract work.
13 Nov 2024
Lavon Lake Conducts Study to Improve Lake’s Recreation Areas
Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, at Lavon Lake announce they are beginning a study to determine how to improve recreation facilities at Lavon Lake.
13 Sep 2024
Army Civil Works announces invitations to apply for dam safety loans; $17 million in potential federal financing for Meadow Lake Dam on the Guadalupe River
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the first set of proposals being invited to apply for loans under the new Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). Among the invited applicants is the Meadow Lake Water and Control Improvement District No. 1 for $17 million in potential federal financing to complete the rehabilitation of Meadow Lake Dam located near Seguin, Texas, on the Guadalupe River. The application includes the replacement of the floodgates and spillway gates, improvements to the dam and foundation stability, and hydrologic and hydraulic adequacy planning of the dam and spillway.
12 Sep 2024
USACE – Stillhouse Hollow Marina Closure and Removal
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Stillhouse Hollow Lake are saddened to announce the full closure and removal of the Stillhouse Hollow Marina. After more than 50 years of operation, a series of unfortunate events have led to the docks and facilities being damaged beyond repair.
23 Aug 2024
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, urges safety awareness ahead of Labor Day weekend
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, emphasizes the importance of safety during this time of recreation and celebration. In 1994, USACE established the National Water Safety Program with the purpose of diligently tracking public recreation fatality statistics and trends. Based on the data, resources are allocated to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences at our nation's lakes and reservoirs.
3 Jun 2024
USACE Announces New Canyon Lake Manager
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District announced today the selection Brett Mazey, a retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col., as the new Canyon Lake Manager.
31 May 2024
Canyon Lake’s Annual Dam Inspection
Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District announced today that beginning Monday, June 3, through Tuesday, June 4, river flows will be temporarily impacted because of a switchover from Guadalupe Blanco River Authority controlled releases to USACE controlled releases.
14 May 2024
Modified Central City Project receives $20M in FY 2024 Work Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delivered its Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program to Congress, and the Fort Worth District’s Modified Central City project received an additional $20M to continue the design of the project.
5 Apr 2024
Canyon Lake Overlook Temporary Closure
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake Project Office announce today temporary closing of the Outlook area at Canyon Lake each Thursday for maintenance.
5 Apr 2024
Somerville Lake Embankment Road to close temporarily
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that the embankment road located between the outlook works parking lot and Welch Park will be closed beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024. In the event of inclement weather, these dates could shift this timeline further out.
3 Apr 2024
USACE to host in-person public open house review of the Bardwell Lake Master Plan revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., April 10, 2024, at the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 North West Main Ennis, Texas 75119 to provide information and receive public input on the Bardwell Lake Master Plan and Environmental Assessment.
1 Apr 2024
Belton Lake Overlook Closure
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Belton Lake Project Office is announcing plans to permanently close the Belton Lake Overlook, effective immediately.
11 Mar 2024
USACE to host in-person public meeting to review the Proctor Lake Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan Revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting on March 19, 2024 at the Comanche County Courtroom of the Comanche County Courthouse – 101 W. Central Ave., Comanche, Texas 76442 to provide information and receive public input on the Draft Proctor Lake Master Plan, Shoreline Management Plan, and Environmental Assessments. The meeting will begin with a brief presentation at 4:00 p.m. followed by an open house for the public to view the proposed land use and shoreline maps, ask questions, and provide comments about the project. If you are unable to attend the in-person meeting, documents will be provided for comment at the website listed below.
8 Feb 2024
USACE awards $4.5M contract to design the Modified Central City Trinity Point, Tarrant Regional Water District, and Clear Fork Flood Gates and TRWD Pump Station
Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, awarded an architect-engineer contract to Black and Veatch-GEI Joint Venture, totaling $4.5 million, to update the conceptual designs and perform the necessary physical and hydraulic modeling for three flood gates and one pump station in support of the Modified Central City Project. The flood gates will be closed during large system events to divert flood waters through the bypass channel.
4 Jan 2024
USACE awards $617 million contract for VA Health Care Center in El Paso
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, awarded a $617.5 million contract to Clark Construction Group, LLC, to construct a state-of-the-art Health Care Center in El Paso, Texas.