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
1 APR 2020
Current Elevation Normal Elevation Currently Releasing Current Wind Speed Current Wind Direction Max Wind Speed (Last 3 Hours)
238.08 ft 238.00 ft 353 cfs -NR- mph -NR- deg
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Reservoir Control Section    
 

Latest News and Updates

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

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 Thu Mar 26 2020 16:27:32 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)

LAKE NAMEFACILITY NAMESTATUSCLOSURE TYPECATEGORYUPDATED DATECOMMENTS
SOMERVILLE LAKE
SOMERVILLE LAKE SOMERVILLE LAKE PROJECT OFFICEFULLY CLOSEDOTHERLAKE OFFICE3/25/2020 5:46:26 PMATTENTION: 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.
SOMERVILLE LAKEPECAN LAKEFULLY CLOSEDFLOODACCESS POINT4/22/2019 8:11:46 AMThe area will remain closed at this time.
SOMERVILLE LAKEROCKY CREEKFULLY CLOSEDOTHERPARK3/20/2020 4:22:57 PMAs a precaution for COVID-19 the parks will close on March 23 - May 15.
SOMERVILLE LAKEVISITORS OVERLOOKFULLY OPENNONEACCESS POINT6/10/2019 4:27:31 PMVisitors Overlook, Outlet Works Walkway and Uncontrolled Spillway road are open.
SOMERVILLE LAKEYEGUA CREEKFULLY CLOSEDOTHERPARK3/20/2020 4:24:05 PMAs a precaution for COVID-19 the parks will close on March 23 - May 15.
       

All District Park Closure Information