CountiesBurleson County
TexasReservoirBurleson County
Somerville Lake
Somerville Lake is a reservoir of some 10,807 acres on the Yegua Creek, in Texas. It lies in Burleson County. USACE Fort Worth District manages it. The latest reading is 237.04 ft, 1.0 ft below the 238.0 ft full pool.
Water level today: 237.04 ft (93% full) · see the full record
Coordinates30.3116, -96.5862
Surface area10,807 acres
Max depth38 ft
Full pool238.0 ft
Capacity150,293 acre-ft
RiverYegua Creek
Managed byUSACE Fort Worth District
Swimming beaches on Somerville Lake
No named swimming beach is mapped yet for this lake. Access is through agency day-use areas and boat ramps listed below. We add beach pages only when we can confirm a name, coordinates and an operating agency.
Somerville Lake on the map
Lake center, swimming spots and access points.
Weather and water temperature
Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.
Weather data by Open-Meteo
Water level today
Readings come from station 08109900 (Somerville Lk nr Somerville, TX). The last value stored here, 237.04 ft, is from 2026-09-09. The agency sets full pool at 238.0 ft. Over the record shown on the level page the gauge has moved between 234.09 ft and 240.80 ft (low on 2026-04-01, high on 2026-06-20). That put the reservoir at 93% of its conservation capacity. Conservation capacity is 150,293 acre-feet. A low pool exposes stumps and mud in the shallow arms of the lake.
237.04 ft -0.30 ft in 7 days
About Somerville Lake
The center of the lake is at 30.3116, -96.5862. The Yegua Creek carries the outflow. Surface elevation is about 238 feet. The deepest point on record is about 38 feet.
Readings come from station 08109900 (Somerville Lk nr Somerville, TX). The last value stored here, 237.04 ft, is from 2026-09-09. The agency sets full pool at 238.0 ft. Over the record shown on the level page the gauge has moved between 234.09 ft and 240.80 ft (low on 2026-04-01, high on 2026-06-20). That put the reservoir at 93% of its conservation capacity. Conservation capacity is 150,293 acre-feet. A low pool exposes stumps and mud in the shallow arms of the lake.
The shoreline of Somerville Lake has 8 public recreation areas and 2 boat ramps in the datasets we read. Launch points include Birch Creek Forest Boat Ramp and Apache Hills Boat Ramp.. Recreation areas nearby include Big Creek, Rocky Creek and Pecan Lake. Parking is the usual limit on busy summer weekends.
Nearby water includes Lake Bryan (Texas, 29 mi), Granger Lake (Texas, 52 mi) and Lake Conroe (Texas, 61 mi). Texas has 118 lakes on this site in total.
Swimming season in Texas runs through the warm months, and day-use areas set their own opening dates. Water temperature is not measured at this lake by any public agency we read. Inland lakes are not monitored the way ocean beaches are, so posted signs matter more here.
Recreation areas on Somerville Lake
8 public recreation areas mapped around the lake by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facilities vary by area; check the managing office for opening dates and fees.
Big Creek Rocky Creek Pecan Lake Yegua Creek Welch Park Birch Creek State Park Mccain Creek Nails Creek State Park
Source: USACE Recreation Areas
Boat ramps and access points
Public launch points recorded around the lake. Low water can close shallow ramps, so check the level before hauling a trailer.
| Name | Operated by | Distance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Creek Forest Boat Ramp | Local Government Agency | 2.1 mi | source |
| Apache Hills Boat Ramp | Local Government Agency | 2.8 mi | source |
Ramp data: USACE Recreation Areas
Questions about Somerville Lake
Is there a beach at Somerville Lake?
No named swimming beach appears in the federal and state datasets this guide reads. Check the operating agency for day-use areas on the ground.
How big is Somerville Lake?
About 10,807 acres. Maximum depth is around 38 feet.
What other lakes are near Somerville Lake?
The closest in this guide is Lake Bryan, about 29 miles away in Texas.
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Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these public sources.