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
25 JAN 2020
Current Elevation	Normal Elevation	Currently Releasing	Current Wind Speed	Current Wind Direction	Max Wind Speed (Last 3 Hours)
237.83 ft	238.00 ft	1 cfs	-NR- mph	-NR- deg %ANG;	mph
Reservoir Control Section

Latest News:

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

Parks's Update

-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 Fri Jan 24 2020 08:24:05 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)

LAKE NAME	FACILITY NAME	STATUS	CLOSURE TYPE	CATEGORY	UPDATED DATE	COMMENTS
SOMERVILLE LAKE
SOMERVILLE LAKE	PECAN LAKE	FULLY CLOSED	FLOOD	ACCESS POINT	4/22/2019 8:11:46 AM	The area will remain closed at this time.
SOMERVILLE LAKE	ROCKY CREEK	PARTIALLY CLOSED	FLOOD	PARK	1/6/2020 9:03:12 AM	Campsites 96 through 170 will remain closed. Both boat ramps are closed and there is no estimated time for opening. The playground will remain closed.
SOMERVILLE LAKE	VISITORS OVERLOOK	FULLY OPEN	NONE	ACCESS POINT	6/10/2019 4:27:31 PM	Visitors Overlook, Outlet Works Walkway and Uncontrolled Spillway road are open.
SOMERVILLE LAKE	YEGUA CREEK	PARTIALLY CLOSED	SEASONAL	PARK	12/19/2019 3:54:45 PM	Boat ramp 1 and the playground remain closed. Sites 42-83 are closed for the winter season and should reopen 01 April 2020.