Overview
Lake Georgetown is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the San Gabriel River in Central Texas near Georgetown. Built for flood control and water supply, the lake covers approximately 1,310 acres. It is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District for flood risk management, water supply, and recreation.
Though modest in surface area, the reservoir combines creek arms, points, and a defined river channel with open water near the dam. Depth and bottom composition vary between shallower shoreline margins and deeper pool areas, creating concentrated boating and fishing habitat within a compact Central Texas basin. Its San Gabriel River setting and urban-proximate location distinguish it among Fort Worth District projects.
Lake Georgetown supports recreational boating, fishing, hiking, and shoreline use through Corps and partner public access sites. Fisheries and boating regulations are guided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Public ramps and recreation areas provide local and regional access for day-use visitors.
Fort Worth District manages Lake Georgetown between a conservation pool near 791 feet, a flood pool near 834 feet, and a dead pool near 720 feet. Rainfall, flood-storage operations, and water-supply needs move the surface through that band. Monitoring lake levels is important for ramp usability, fishing patterns, boating safety, and shoreline access as the pool shifts between conservation and flood operations.
Current Conditions
Lake Georgetown is currently 5.83 feet below full pool and has been falling over the past week.
- 7-day trendFallingLatest movement can differ from the seven-day trend.
- 7-day changeDown 1.14 ft
- 30-day changeDown 4.77 ft
- Drought conditionsSevere Drought
- Active advisories1 active (Notice)
About This Lake
Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.
Lake Georgetown is a 1,310-acre reservoir on the San Gabriel River managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
