Overview
Grapevine Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on Denton Creek in North Texas near Grapevine and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Built for flood control and water supply, the lake covers approximately 7,280 acres. It is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District for flood risk management, water supply, and recreation.
The basin combines open main-lake water with creek arms, points, and shoreline indentations typical of a mid-sized urban-proximate Corps project. Depth and bottom character vary from shallower flats and cove margins to deeper water near the dam and channel, creating concentrated habitat for boaters and anglers. Its Denton Creek setting and metroplex location distinguish Grapevine among Fort Worth District lakes.
Grapevine Lake supports recreational boating, fishing, 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, parks, and recreation areas provide access for local and regional visitors from the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Fort Worth District manages Grapevine between a conservation pool near 535 feet, a flood pool near 560 feet, and a dead pool near 475 feet. Rainfall, flood-storage operations, and water-supply needs move the surface through that operating band. Monitoring lake levels is important for ramp usability, fishing patterns, boating safety, and shoreline access as the pool shifts between conservation and flood storage.
Current Conditions
Grapevine Lake is currently 1.81 feet below full pool and has fallen slightly over the past week.
- 7-day trendFallingLatest movement can differ from the seven-day trend.
- 7-day changeDown 0.19 ft
- 30-day changeDown 1.17 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.
Grapevine Lake is a 7,280-acre reservoir on the Denton Creek managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
