USACE Galveston District is revising the Master Plan (MP) for Addicks and Barker Reservoirs. The MP is intended to serve as a comprehensive land and recreational management plan with a life span of 25 years. It guides the stewardship of natural and cultural resources and the provision of outdoor recreation facilities and opportunities to ensure sustainability of federal land associated with Addicks and Barker Reservoirs.

Addicks and Barker Reservoirs are located approximately 17 miles west of downtown Houston, in the San Jacinto River Basin. Both Reservoirs are mainly used for flood risk management. The reservoirs also provide recreational benefits and limited habitat for wildlife. Addicks and Barker Reservoirs provide flood control only and do not maintain permanent pools. Releases from both dams merge and flow downstream on the Buffalo Bayou stream through the City of Houston and into the Houston Ship Channel.

Public Open House for Public and Agency Input

UPDATE 8/6/2024

Due to Hurricane Beryl and it's impacts on the community, the USACE Galveston District, Addicks and Barker Master Plan revision public open house has been rescheduled for:

August 19, 2024, from 4 to 6 PM

Trini Mendenhall Community Center

1414 Wirt Road

Houston, TX 77055

Comments may be delivered to the project office, online by filling out the Comment Form, by mailing the comments to the address below or via email at the email address provided. Only written comments will be accepted. 

The 30-day public comment period begins August 19, 2024, and ends September 18, 2024. Comments and questions pertaining to the MP can be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Lake Manager, Addicks and Barker
1011 Highway 6, Suite 101
Houston, Texas 77077

Email comments to: ceswg-addicksandbarkermp@usace.army.mil

The existing 2009 Master Plan documents and map will be available to download at the bottom of the page as well as a comment form with instructions on how to send comments. At this time, there are no proposed changes to the MP.