Fannin Co., TX -- The proposed Lake Ralph Hall is now in the planning stages, and Tuesday, Fannin County residents were able to ask the Army Corps of Engineers questions about the project.

The Corps set up in Ladonia Tuesday, and say the turnout was impressive. Neighbors who stopped by the meeting were able to ask questions and give comments about the proposed new lake.

Corps representative Jennifer Walker says even though the lake is in the very early planning stages, now is the time they need input from the community.

"It's very important to get people involved early in the process so that we can understand factors that we need to evaluate and how to spend our time wisely," Walker said.

Corps officials will continue to accept public comment and a public hearing is expected to be set up within the next month.