The Fort Worth District, established in 1950 after disastrous floods in the area, is responsible for water resources development in two-thirds of Texas, and military design and construction in Texas and parts of Louisiana. The District:

• covers a geographical area of approximately 140,000 square miles and employs more than 1,300 team members.
• has constructed 25 lakes, two major floodways and many local projects. These projects cost $2.6 billion to build, but have prevented more than $68 billion in flood damages.
• operates and maintains reservoirs and lakes for outdoor recreation opportunities for millions of visitors annually, while also furnishing approximately 35 percent of Texas’ water supply.
• supervises design and construction at Army and Air Force installations in two states, including facilities such as family housing, training and aircraft facilities, schools, child care centers, clinics and hospitals.
• executed a total of 2,553 actions totaling approximately $1.9 billion in fiscal year 2020.

The Fort Worth District provides a variety of services to other Federal agencies. Current projects include the design and construction of two Border Patrol Stations and two Customs and Border Protection Checkpoints. These facilities are in support of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency and their mission to secure the southern border of Texas.

Additional projects include real estate acquisition, procurement and administrative services for other agencies. The district also provides extensive planning and environmental services for various agencies throughout the district boundary.

The Fort Worth District has deployed over 100 of its members, some of which have deployed multiple times, as part of the military and civilian contingent of the Army Corps of Engineers in the Middle East. Fort Worth District members, along with other Corps personel, have worked closely with other governmental and non-governmental agencies in both Iraq and Afghanistan. They provide technical assistance and construction services in support of USACE's overseas contingency operations. Fort Worth District employees assist in meeting the basic needs of the citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan. By developing local capacity and literally paving the road to democracy, District employees continue to offer hope to future generations of both countries.