General Information

The Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, has revised the Master Plan (MP) and Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) for Proctor Lake. The MP is intended to serve as a comprehensive land and recreational management plan with a life span of 25 years. It guides the stewardship of natural and cultural resources and the provision of outdoor recreation facilities and opportunities to ensure sustainability of federal land associated with Proctor Lake. The SMP specifies rules and policy governing activities undertaken by private individuals on Federal land such as personal floating facilities (including boat docks) or vegetation modification permits (mowing, paths, etc.).

About Proctor Lake

Proctor Lake is located along the Leon River in Comanche County, Texas, around 3 miles west of Proctor, Texas. Proctor Lake is a multi-purpose project used for flood control, water supply, fish and wildlife, and recreation. In addition to these primary missions, USACE has an inherent mission of environmental stewardship of project lands and works closely with stakeholders to provide regionally important outdoor recreation opportunities. Water releases are utilized by Texas Water Development Board and neighboring communities for agriculture, municipal, and industrial uses. Construction on the dam was started in 1961 and was completed in 1963. At the normal pool elevation of 1,162.0 feet NGVD, the lake surface covers 4,615 acres. Proctor Lake is home to the following parks and recreation areas: Sowell Creek Park, Copperas Creek Park, and Promontory Park.

What is a Master Plan?

The MP is the strategic land use management document that guides the comprehensive management and development of all project recreational, natural, and cultural resources throughout the life of the water resources project. Revision of the Master Plan will not address in detail the technical operational aspects of the reservoir related to the water supply or flood risk management missions of the project.

What is a Shoreline Management Plan?

The SMP specifies rules and policy governing activities undertaken by private individuals on Federal land. Activities could include private boat docks (personal floating facilities, PFF); vegetation modification (mowing, underbrushing, pedestrian (foot) paths, fire defensible space, etc.); and provides Shoreline Allocations and management guidelines to help manage the shoreline and permitted activities.                                                 

October 2024

• Final Master Plan 2024 (Combined)
• Final Shoreline Management Plan 2024 (Combined)

March 2024

• Public Meeting Presentation
• Comment Form and Instruction Letter
• Public Notice for Proctor Lake Draft Documents
• Draft Master Plan
  • Appendix A – Master Plan Maps
  • Appendix B – Environmental Assessment
  • Appendix C – Wildlife Documents
  • Appendix D – Seaplane Policy
  • Appendix E – Acronyms
  • Appendix F – History of Hunting and Wildlife Management
  • FONSI – Finding of No Significant Impact
• Draft Shoreline Management Plan
  • Appendix A – Shoreline Management Plan Maps
  • Appendix B – Application for Shoreline Use Permit
  • Appendix C – Shoreline Use Permit Conditions (ER 1130-2-406 Appendix C)
  • Appendix D – Dock and Boathouse Inspection Checklist
  • Appendix E – Maintenance and Construction Standards
  • Appendix F – Standard Dock Plans
  • Appendix G – Summary of Public Comments
  • Appendix H – Summary of Changes to Shoreline Management
  • Appendix I – Environmental Assessment
  • FONSI – Finding of No Significant Impact

January 2023

• Master Plan 1971 (8.8 MB)
•     Land Classification Map from 1971 Master Plan (1.9 MB)
• UPDATED VERSION: 1976 Lakeshore Management Plan Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan (1 MB)
• Public Meeting Presentation (3.3 MB)
• Proctor Lake Public Notice (170 KB)
• Comment Form and Instructions (2.6 MB)