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News Release Archive

4 Nov 2019
Temporary Park Closure for Visitor Safety at Chalk Ridge Falls
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Lake will temporarily close the following area:Chalk
17 Oct 2019
USACE Fort Worth District enters partnership with Tennessee Valley Authority
Effective Oct. 14, 2019, until Jan. 24, 2020, Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
26 Sep 2019
Lewisville Lake Dam construction impacts public access
Construction associated with the $150 million Lewisville Dam Safety Modification project is moving
12 Sep 2019
Canyon Lake Dam survey work closes service road temporarily
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake announce today the temporary closing of the
22 Aug 2019
The Fort Worth District receives National level Safety Award
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was recently awarded with the Chief of
15 Aug 2019
Hunting guide for the 2019 – 2020 hunting season is now available
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Fort Worth District announce today the availability of the
13 Aug 2019
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advises caution around Whitney Dam
As summer temperatures rise and the demand for more power to be produced by the Whitney Powerhouse
12 Aug 2019
Somerville Lake Service Gates to be replaced
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Somerville Lake announce today that Service Gates 1 & 2
8 Aug 2019
Fort Worth District hosts media event & tour of Lewisville Dam Safety Modification Project
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District will host a press update and media availability at
1 Aug 2019
Jim Chapman Lake/Cooper Dam road to close temporarily August 8-10
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Jim Chapman Lake/Cooper Dam announce today the temporary
24 Jul 2019
Sam Rayburn Reservoir/Town Bluff recreation activities impacted by new changes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and B.A. Steinhagen/Town Bluff
19 Jul 2019
USACE Plans for Proposed Drawdown of B. A. Steinhagen/Town Bluff
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and B.A. Steinhagen/Town Bluff
15 Jul 2019
Fairway Drive to open soon over Grapevine Lake Dam
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce today that Fairway Drive across the Grapevine Lake
12 Jul 2019
Temporary park closures for road and boat ramp repairs at Belton Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Belton Lake will temporarily close the following areas:Temple
12 Jul 2019
South Access Road at Canyon Lake impacted by erosion repairs
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake announce today that beginning on Monday, July
9 Jul 2019
Potter’s Creek Park Campground at Canyon Lake temporarily closed for resurfacing
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake closed the Potter’s Creek Park Campground today for
8 Jul 2019
Safety concerns cause closing of playground at Comal Park, Canyon Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake has closed the playground at Comal Park. A recent
2 Jul 2019
USACE Pauses Work on Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study Project
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily stopped work on its Munitions and Explosives of Concern
6 Jun 2019
Sam Rayburn Reservoir flood releases to increase to 14,000 cubic feet per second
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ representatives at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce that the reservoir
5 Jun 2019
USACE to reduce water discharge from Canyon Lake to zero for inspection
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake will cease all water releases from Canyon Lake on
3 Jun 2019
USACE awards $39.1M contract for Lewisville Dam Safety Modification Project
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, recently awarded the first of three construction
31 May 2019
USACE to close parking area near Guadalupe Blanco River Hydropower Plant and South Access Road for 8 days
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Canyon Lake will close the parking area between the
24 May 2019
USACE awards $5.2M contract for Trinity River Vision/Central City Project
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, awarded today a contract totaling $5.2 million
22 May 2019
Twin Dikes Public Boat Ramp at Sam Rayburn Reservoir temporary closure for construction
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ representatives at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce that The Twin Dikes
20 May 2019
Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season
Summer is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) reminds visitors to be aware of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in and around the water.
20 May 2019
Recent rains bring recreation closures during upcoming Memorial Day Holiday
In keeping with their flood management mission, area U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake staff
17 May 2019
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourage visitors to have fun and return home safely
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, in its ongoing initiatives to decrease accidents
14 May 2019
USACE to host rescheduled public information meeting for Lake O’ the Pines Shoreline Management Plan Revision on May 22
Due to weather and subsequent cancelation of a public meeting in Longview earlier this month, the
5 Apr 2019
USACE to host public information meeting for Whitney Lake Shoreline Management Plan Revision
Public participation is requested for the revision of the Whitney Lake Shoreline Management Plan.
5 Apr 2019
USACE to host public information meeting for Lake O’ the Pines Shoreline Management Plan Revision
Public participation is requested for the revision of the Lake O’ the Pines Shoreline Management
13 Mar 2019
USACE announces temporary park closures for road and boat ramp repairs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lake will temporarily close Miller
12 Mar 2019
President's Fiscal 2020 Budget for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program released
The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) includes $4.827 billion in gross discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
8 Mar 2019
Mitchell Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study Public Meeting
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer, hereby informs the public of the public scoping meeting to be held for the Mitchell Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study, San Antonio, Texas. The public meeting will be conducted in an open house format.
4 Feb 2019
Sam Rayburn Reservoir continues to increase releases through floodgates
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ representatives at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce that the reservoir
30 Jan 2019
Road to remain closed over Grapevine Lake Dam
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce today that the road across the Grapevine Lake Dam
22 Jan 2019
Sam Rayburn Reservoir adding flood releases through floodgates
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ representatives at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce that the reservoir
18 Jan 2019
Corps of Engineers announce public meeting for the Lake Georgetown Master Plan revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting on February 12,
18 Jan 2019
Lewisville Lake construction repairs delayed
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Lewisville Lake announced today that, due to the recent
17 Jan 2019
Sam Rayburn Reservoir may establish new pool of record
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ representatives at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce that the reservoir
14 Jan 2019
Sam Rayburn Reservoir and B.A. Steinhagen/Dam B flood releases continue
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ representatives at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce that current high
8 Jan 2019
Floods impact operations/recreation at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and B.A. Steinhagen/Dam B
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ representatives at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce that current high
3 Jan 2019
Flood water impacts operations at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and B.A. Steinhagen/Dam B
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ representatives at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce that current high
14 Dec 2018
Grapevine Lake Dam road to remain closed
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce today that the road across the
4 Dec 2018
U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity announces public interest survey for participation in reactivating a Restoration Advisory Board
FORT WORTH, Texas - The U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity is conducting a survey to determine if
9 Nov 2018
Perimeter boundary maintenance and survey work begins on Lake Sam Rayburn
FORT WORTH, Texas –U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ representatives at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce
5 Nov 2018
Perimeter boundary maintenance and survey work begins on Lake O’ the Pines and Wright Patman Lake
FORT WORTH, Texas –U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ representatives at Lake O’ the Pines and Wright
5 Oct 2018
USACE announces availability of the Draft EIS and public hearing for Lake Ralph Hall
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official announce today the availability of the
3 Oct 2018
USACE committed to Fort Worth flood risk management solutions
The Trinity River Vision/Central City project is a joint partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Tarrant Regional Water District. Other partners include Tarrant County, the City of Fort Worth, Streams and Valleys, Federal Highway Administration, and the Texas Department of Transportation. The Corps components of the overall project include flood risk management and ecosystem improvements. The project has been honored with numerous awards from the Corps for planning and communications.
3 Oct 2018
Construction repairs to renovate and upgrade parks and campgrounds at Lewisville Lake
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Lewisville Lake announce today the
2 Oct 2018
USACE at Lake O’ the Pines and Wright Patman Lakes announce seasonal closures
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Lake O’ the Pines, Jefferson, Texas,