With heavy rainfall deluging the Fort Worth area, city officials closed Lake Worth May 3 due to elevated water levels and say it will remain closed to the public until further notice.
When water elevation levels reach 595.5 feet — 1.5 feet above what city officials are legally allowed to store at the lake — city officials close the lake to residents and recreational users, said city spokesperson Preethi Thomas. Lake Worth was measured at 596 feet at 1 p.m. Monday, according to data collected by the Tarrant Regional Water District.
Elevated levels can lead to flood damage and safety risks posed by debris and wildlife entering the lake from upstream…