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2 May 2023
Jim Chapman Lake/Cooper Dam Stilling Basin/Outlet Area to close temporarily
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers officials with the Fort Worth District, announced today that starting May 8, the Stilling Basin/Outlet Area at Jim Chapman Lake will be closed temporarily for repaving of the parking lot.
20 Apr 2023
Maintenance to close temporarily Canyon Lake Dam service road
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake will temporarily close the dam service road for embankment maintenance April 24 through 27. The Overlook Park Road will be open for public enjoyment, but the dam service road is expected to be closed for four days to allow a contractor to stage equipment and perform maintenance.
19 Apr 2023
Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes low levels impact recreation and safety
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Offices at Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes are currently experiencing lower than normal lake levels. Due to these conditions, swim beaches and various boat ramps may be closed throughout the summer season. Current lake levels are low enough that all designated swim beaches at Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes are out of the water and will remain closed until further notice. The public is still allowed to swim in the lakes, but we urge you to exercise extreme caution and be on the lookout for submerged hazards. As always, please wear a life jacket when in, on or near the water.
6 Apr 2023
Bardwell Lake's High View Marina Closed
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, today announced the closure of High View Marina at Bardwell Lake, effective April 4, 2023.
13 Mar 2023
Construction schedule update at Canyon Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake has rescheduled gate replacement work that was planned for this year. The gates are functioning as designed and priority in sequence of repairs has changed. Work on the control tower service bridge will precede gate replacement work. As a result of this change, USACE does not anticipate disruptions to river flow releases that would have resulted from the gate replacement work. USACE intends to change over low flow releases to the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority later this week.
10 Mar 2023
Construction of Outlet Works/Stilling Basin at Lake O’ the Pines causes closure
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials with the Fort Worth District, announced today, from March 13 through 17, the Stilling Basin (Outlet Area) at Lake O' the Pines will be closed to the public, for rip-rap placement and bank stabilization work.
10 Mar 2023
Day Use fees to resume at North Shore Park, Wright Patman Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials with the Fort Worth District, announced today, beginning April 1, Day Use Fees will resume at North Shore Park at Wright Patman Lake.
6 Mar 2023
Prescribed Burn Operations at Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Working in conjunction with Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Killeen Fire Department, and Salado Volunteer Fire Department, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will be conducting prescribed burn operations March 8, at the Union Grove Wildlife Management Area near Salado, Texas located at Union Grove Lane off FM 2484.
3 Mar 2023
Modified Central City Project receives $20M in FY 2023 Work Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2023 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program Feb. 27. In the FY23 Work Plan, Fort Worth District’s Modified Central City project received $20M to continue the design of the project, which will include completing the Clear Fork, Trinity Point, and Tarrant Regional Water District Isolation Gates and TRWD Pump Station beyond the initial design.
3 Mar 2023
Stillhouse Hollow Lake’s Chalk Ridge Fall Park temporarily closing
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that effective March 14, Chalk Ridge Fall Park, at Stillhouse Hollow Lake, will be temporarily closed for maintenance. The park will be closed at 4 p.m. on March 14 and scheduled to reopen at 8 a.m. on March 16. Maintenance will include moving supplies and equipment to service different amenities within the park. Patience and understanding of this closing are appreciated.
23 Feb 2023
USACE to host in person public workshop review of the Jim Chapman Lake and White Oak Creek Mitigation Area Master Plan revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host a public meeting on February 27, at The Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 to provide information and receive public input on the Draft Jim Chapman (Cooper) Lake and White Oak Creek Mitigation Area Master Plan and Environmental Assessment.
22 Feb 2023
Belton Lake’s Camping Fees to Increase
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that effective April 1, fees at Belton Lake will be increasing for camping sites and group day use pavilions at all parks.
7 Feb 2023
Stillhouse Hollow Lake’s Camping Fees to Increase
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that effective April 1, fees at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will be increasing in Union Grove Park, Dana Peak Park, and Stillhouse Park.
3 Feb 2023
Sycamore Creek Aquatic Habitat Mitigation Begins
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at the Fort Worth District, along with officials from the Tarrant Regional Water District, earlier this year placed more than 150 native species plants at the start of the Sycamore Creek Aquatic Habitat Mitigation project.
27 Jan 2023
Somerville Lake’s Camping Fees to Increase
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that effective April 1, camping fees at Somerville Lake will be increasing in Rocky Creek and Yegua Creek Parks.
25 Jan 2023
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 Implementation Guidance Update
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works is issuing this notice to update the public on the status of the implementation guidance for the 196 provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022, a subset (Division H) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, was signed into law on December 23, 2022.
24 Jan 2023
Construction, inspections impact lake operations at Canyon Lake
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials at Canyon Lake announce today a periodic inspection of the dam, control tower, conduit, stilling basin, spillway and other associated facilities is being conducted this week.
5 Jan 2023
USACE to host public scoping meeting for the Proctor Lake Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public scoping meeting at 4 p.m., January 19, at Comanche County Courthouse - Comanche County Courtroom, 101 W. Central Ave., Comanche, Texas 76442 to provide information and receive public input on the Proctor Lake Draft Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan revisions and Environmental Assessment.
19 Dec 2022
Construction scheduled now through January 31 at Canyon Lake Overlook areas
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials at Canyon Lake announced today the temporary closure of Overlook parking which began on November 7 is now scheduled through January 31.
18 Nov 2022
Outlet work at Canyon Lake impacts low flow releases
Canyon Dam flood gate replacement work by the Tennessee Valley Authority is scheduled for December 5, 2022 through April 15, 2023 impacting low flow releases. Low flow releases can range from 55 to 95 cubic feet per second; however, during days when TVA workers need to be in the conduit, flows will be shut off. Usually, the workdays are 10 hours in length and during the 14 hour off duty period, catch up releases will be made. This strategy will minimize stream flow disruptions and allow needed flood gate replacement work to be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
3 Nov 2022
Temporary closure impacts dam and Overlook access at Canyon Lake
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake announced today the temporary closure of Overlook parking beginning November 7 until December 23.
24 Oct 2022
Westside Creeks Project moving forward with project partnership agreement signing
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials in partnership with San Antonio River Authority signed a project partnership agreement last month establishing the path forward with the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project.
24 Oct 2022
Utility repair and park rehabilitation improvements at Sam Rayburn Reservoir for Rayburn Park
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce contract work to begin next month at Rayburn Park.
14 Oct 2022
Construction impacts lake office at Canyon Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake will temporarily close the lake office while renovations and improvements are made to the facility.
13 Oct 2022
Temporary Closure of Stilling Basin, Guadalupe Trails Parking Lots at Canyon Lake
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake announced today the temporary closure of the Guadalupe Trail and the Stilling Basin parking lots beginning October 19.
12 Oct 2022
Proposals sought for marina lease at Whitney Lake
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials on October 3 posted a Notice of Availability (NO. DACW63-9-22-0543) solicitation for recreation facilities at Whitney Lake. More information and link to the NOA is available at https://sam.gov/opp/f909322605664c8faa47a666ddccc538/view
29 Sep 2022
Road improvements lead to temporary closure of Belton Lake parks
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials, announced today
29 Sep 2022
Fossil hunting, archaeological finds and paleontological research at USACE lakes
FORT WORTH, Texas – Fossil finds, dinosaur tracks and other archeological or paleontological
29 Sep 2022
USACE metal detector rules and regulations
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates several lake projects in Central
8 Sep 2022
USACE to host in-person public scoping meeting for the Town Bluff Dam and B.A. Steinhagen Lake Master Plan revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public scoping
30 Aug 2022
Fort Worth District Announces Temporary Closures at Wright Patman Lake for Routine Maintenance
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close some of its facilities at Wright Patman Lake beginning Sept. 2 to conduct routine maintenance operations.
12 Aug 2022
Fort Worth District announces temporary closure of Canyon Dam Service Road
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake announced today, it will close the dam service road for herbicide application beginning Aug. 23.
9 Aug 2022
Fort Worth District announces award of paving contract for Piney Woods area lakes
On Aug. 4, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District awarded a contract to SNA Contracting from Shreveport, LA. to pave recreation areas at Sam Rayburn and Town Bluff Lakes.
22 Jul 2022
Road improvements lead to temporary closure of Belton Lake parks
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Belton Lake announced today park closures in August due to road construction.
22 Jul 2022
Army Corps & Jasper County complete recreation and safety improvements at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with Jasper County officials announce the completion of new dock enhancements for visitors with disabilities and mobility issues at Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
17 Jun 2022
Swim Beach Closures at Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes have made the decision to close all the designated swim beaches at both lakes due to low water levels.
15 Jun 2022
Lake O’ the Pines Campgrounds ongoing road improvements
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Lake O’ the Pines will temporarily close certain park areas and features while renovations and improvements are made to parks.
2 Jun 2022
USACE to host in-person public workshop review of the Grapevine Lake Master Plan revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting at 6 p.m., June 9, at The REC of Grapevine, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX 76051 to provide information and receive public input on the Draft Grapevine Lake Master Plan and Environmental Assessment.
1 Jun 2022
Lake office at Canyon Lake receives renovations causing temporary closings
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake will temporarily close the lake office while renovations and improvements are made to the facility.
27 May 2022
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emphasizes water safety this Memorial Day
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, continues its ongoing program to decrease accidents and fatalities at its area lakes by encouraging visitors to have fun, stay safe, and return home alive during the summer recreation season.
27 May 2022
USACE and Jasper County provide recreation and safety improvements at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce today a partnership with Jasper County, Texas to provide courtesy dock and other enhancements at Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
25 May 2022
USACE announces $76.1M construction contract for Lewisville Lake Spillway repairs
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce award of a contract to construct the modifications of the spillway at Lewisville Dam to Shimmick Construction Co. LLC, Irvine, California, in the amount of $76.1 million.
19 May 2022
USACE to host online public review of the Ray Roberts Lake Master Plan revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be hosting an online involvement video presentation to provide information and receive public input toward the draft revision of the Master Plan for Ray Roberts Lake. Normally, USACE would conduct a live public workshop to announce the availability of the draft revised Master Plan, but continued precautions associated with the COVID-19 virus have made it necessary to conduct the public involvement process online instead of hosting a live workshop.
6 May 2022
USACE to host online public review of the Somerville Lake Master Plan revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting an online involvement video presentation to provide information and receive public input toward the draft revision of the Master Plan for Somerville Lake.
29 Apr 2022
USACE to host online public review of the Granger Lake Master Plan revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting an online involvement video presentation to provide information and receive public input toward the draft revision of the Master Plan for Granger Lake.
28 Apr 2022
Varying lake levels impact recreation safety
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today that unseen and below the lake surface hazards are now closer than before.
15 Apr 2022
Lake Georgetown Announces 2022-2023 Archery Deer Hunt Season Changes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Lake Georgetown announce the following changes to the 2022-2023 archery deer hunting season requirements.
7 Apr 2022
Canyon Lake dam service road to close for herbicide application
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake will close the dam service road for herbicide application beginning on April 19.
28 Mar 2022
Statement by Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023.
10 Mar 2022
USACE to host public review of the Jim Chapman/Cooper Lake and White Oak Creek Mitigation Area Master Plan revision
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce today a public meeting on March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 to provide information and receive public input as it prepares to revise the Master Plan for Jim Chapman Lake, also known as Cooper Lake, and White Oak Creek Mitigation Area. At the conclusion of the presentation there will be an opportunity for the public to view maps, ask questions, and provide comments about the project.