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.

14 Aug 2023

Stillhouse Hollow Lake – Cedar Gap Park Closed Due to Low Lake Levels

Officials today with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake are currently experiencing lower than normal lake level and announce the closing of Cedar Gap Park.

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 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

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.

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.

23 Nov 2021

Phase 1 Fuel Mitigation Project at Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Working in conjunction with Texas A&M Forest Service and Harker Heights Fire Department, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will be conducting brush pile burn operations in the Broken Arrow subdivision area of Harker Heights on USACE property.

21 Oct 2021

Chalk Ridge Falls Park to Re-open

Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Stillhouse Hollow Lake announced today plans to re-open Chalk Ridge Falls Park on Friday October 22.

23 Aug 2021

Chalk Ridge Falls Park to temporarily close due to possible presence of cyanobacteria

Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will temporarily close Chalk Ridge Falls Park following a dog that developed respiratory problems on August 21.

27 Apr 2021

Temporary closure of Chalk Ridge Falls Park at Stillhouse Hollow Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Stillhouse Hollow Lake announce the temporary closing of Chalk Ridge Falls Park, from April 30 to May 14, to perform a periodic inspection of the Dam and associated structures.

25 Feb 2021

USACE implementing changes to park operations at Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce today the following operational changes will be implemented at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks on Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake, effective March 1.

12 Feb 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials to host a virtual public involvement presentation for the release of the draft Stillhouse Hollow Lake Master Plan Revision

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District officials will host a virtual public involvement video presentation to provide information and receive public input regarding the draft master plan revision for Stillhouse Hollow Lake.

11 Mar 2020

USACE to host public meeting for the Stillhouse Hollow Lake Master Plan revision

The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will host a public meeting on March 12 at the

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

16 Mar 2018

USACE announces temporary road closure to Dana Peak Park

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will temporarily

18 Jan 2018

USACE announces temporary road closure to Dana Peak Park

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will temporarily

14 Aug 2017

Stillhouse Hollow Lake Dam Safety Field Work to begin

FORT WORTH, Texas – Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at

9 Nov 2016

Construction activities temporarily close Chalk Ridge Falls Park at Stillhouse Hollow Lake

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will temporarily