(KXXV) — Many of us are hoping to boat, fish, or swim at our local lakes for the holiday, but the water levels are keeping most our lakes in flood status.
Officials said the area lakes are too dangerous for swimmers and even boaters to navigate. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, lakes need to be below flood levels for a minimum of two weeks before inspection can begin. Once they are clear of any safety concerns then recreation areas can be opened.
Below is a list of local lakes and areas that are FULLY OPEN:
- Aquilla Lake - FULLY OPEN
- Belton Lake (Miller Springs Park, White Flint) - FULLY OPEN
- Somerville Lake (Yegua Creek, Visitors Overlook) - FULLY OPEN
- Stillhouse Hollow Lake (Chalk Ridge Falls Nature Area) - FULLY OPEN
- Waco Lake (Bosque Park, Waco Dam) - FULLY OPEN
- Whitney Lake (Cedar Creek Park, Cedron Creek, Lofers East & West, Riverside, Soldiers Bluff, Walling Bend Park) - FULLY OPEN
*PLEASE NOTE: Other swimming and boating ramps at the lakes mentioned above are either closed or partially closed without water access.
