Somerville

FORT WORTH DISTRICT

Somerville Lake

Contact Information

Somerville Lake
Fort Worth District Map
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Somerville Lake Office
1560 Thornberry Dr.
Somerville, Texas 77879

Hours:
M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Phone:
(979)-596-1622
Fax:
(979)-596-1493

Please send questions and comments about this website to the address above or call (979)-596-1622.

Camping Reservations:
1-877-444-6777

LINKS

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Welcome to Somerville Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District welcomes you to Somerville Lake, located in Somerville, Texas. Somerville Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, water sports, fishing, hunting, boating, or just relaxed living. During your visit to Somerville Lake, be sure to take advantage of all the recreational opportunities and natural beauty that the lake has to offer. Help us to preserve the natural beauty of these resources by being a thoughtful visitor. With your cooperation, future generations can appreciate the beauty of Somerville Lake. Have a safe and enjoyable stay and come again.

Lake Elevation/Gate Opening Information

Somerville Lake
16 JAN 2021
Current Elevation	Normal Elevation	Currently Releasing	Current Wind Speed	Current Wind Direction	Max Wind Speed (Last 3 Hours)
235.86 ft	238.00 ft	1 cfs	-NR- mph	-NR- deg	-NR- mph
Reservoir Control Section

Latest News:

ATTENTION: As a precaution for the COVID-19 situation, the Somerville Lake Office will be closed to the public until further notice. If you need assistance, please contact us at 979-596-1622. We appreciate your cooperation.

Every Kid in a Park : For more information, please click the link. https://www.everykidinapark.gov/. Or click on the link for printable brochure. EKIP Brochure

Park Updates

See Park Facility Closure Report below for additional information, please call or visit individual websites for information on leased areas (Welch Park, Lake Somerville Marina, Nails Creek State Park, Birch Creek State Park and Big Creek Marina).
Invasive Species Alert: Argentine Ant -- Argentine Ants are currently in Rocky Creek Park. Click on the first link to learn more about this invasive species and the second link to learn about other invasive species that are located at Somerville Lake, as well as those that could be transported to the Lake.

If you would like to become a gate attendant at Somerville Lake or within the Capital Regional Office area, please contact the Somerville Lake Office or click on the provided link. I want to be a gate attendant!

Fort Worth District Lake Facility Closures

Facility Closure Report

This report last updated on Thu Oct 08 2020 17:04:27 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)

LAKE NAME	FACILITY NAME	STATUS	CLOSURE TYPE	CATEGORY	UPDATED DATE	COMMENTS
SOMERVILLE LAKE
SOMERVILLE LAKE	SOMERVILLE LAKE PROJECT OFFICE	FULLY OPEN	NONE	LAKE OFFICE	10/1/2020 8:04:26 AM	Due to COVID-19 please wear a mask and maintain Social Distancing while visiting the office.
SOMERVILLE LAKE	PECAN LAKE	FULLY CLOSED	OTHER	ACCESS POINT	7/10/2020 2:19:04 PM	The area will remain closed.
SOMERVILLE LAKE	ROCKY CREEK	PARTIALLY CLOSED	FLOOD	PARK	9/21/2020 8:31:06 AM	-Reservations are required prior to arrival. Please follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services website. -Boat ramp 2 is open. Launching is limited to available boat ramp parking spaces. Only the launch vehicle pulling the boat is allowed. Parking is not available for other vehicles following the launch vehicle. On October 1, 2020 boat ramp use will be charged a $5.00 fee (credit card only).
SOMERVILLE LAKE	VISITORS OVERLOOK	FULLY CLOSED	CONSTRUCTION	ACCESS POINT	9/21/2020 8:34:22 AM	Beginning July 13, 2020 the embankment road, fishing platform, and Visitor's Overlook Point will be closed for for repairs. Your cooperation is appreciated during this time to ensure public safety.
SOMERVILLE LAKE	YEGUA CREEK	PARTIALLY CLOSED	SEASONAL	PARK	10/1/2020 8:06:00 AM	-Reservations are required prior to arrival. Please follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services website. -Boat ramp 2 is open. Launching is limited to available boat ramp parking spaces. Only the launch vehicle pulling the boat is allowed. Parking is not available for other vehicles following the launch vehicle. On October 1, 2020 boat ramp use will be charged a $5.00 fee (credit card only). -Campsites 42-83 are closed for the season and will open April 1, 2021.