5 Mar 2019

NR 19-015: Nashville District dams saved $1.72 billion in flood damage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 5, 2019) – The 10 dams operated by the Corps of Engineers in the Cumberland River Basin performed as designed during the wettest February on record, saving an estimated $1.72 billion in would-be flood damage to the region.

21 Feb 2019

NR 19-007: Nashville District managing water releases in Cumberland River Basin

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2019) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District continues to monitor stream conditions throughout the Cumberland River Basin and to manage the release of water from its 10 dams as heavy rain continues to impact the region this week.

31 Dec 2018

NR 18-031: Corps managing its dams in Cumberland River System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is managing releases as appropriate at its dams on the Cumberland River and its tributaries due to recent and ongoing rain events and those forecasted for the next week.

10 Apr 2018

NR 18-009: Public invited for Cordell Hull Dam Powerhouse tour on Cumberland River

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 10, 2018) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the public for a free tour of Cordell Hull Dam Hydropower Plant in Carthage, Tenn. Free tours for the general public are Saturday, May 19; and Saturday, June 9. Tours of the facility are limited to 45 persons and each tour begins at 9 a.m. Central Time. Pre-registration is required for all tour guests, including minors. The deadline to register is seven business days prior to scheduled tour. Personal information collected during sign-up is used for security background checks.

22 Sep 2017

NR 17-036: Cordell Hull Lake enlisting volunteers for National Public Lands Day

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2017) — The staff at Cordell Hull Lake is enlisting the support of volunteers for the annual National Public Lands Day beautification projects 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 30.

2 Mar 2017

NR 17-004: Powerhouse tours planned at Cordell Hull Dam

CARTHAGE, Tenn. (March 2, 2017) – Cordell Hull Dam is offering free public tours of the powerhouse 9 a.m. Saturday, May 20, and 9 a.m. June 17.

13 Feb 2017

NR 17-002: Cordell Hull Dam tailwater launching ramp closed this week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2017) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the Cordell Hull Dam tailwater launching ramp on the Cumberland River in Carthage, Tenn., is closed this week, Feb. 13-17, 2016, for scheduled maintenance and upgrades.

26 Jan 2017

Corps employee hits the slopes to assist adaptive skiers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2017) – Individuals with special needs from the south eastern region of the United States spend time on the mountainous ski slopes every winter thanks to the help of many volunteers. A U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District team member often spends a portion of the winter at an eastern Tennessee ski resort supporting the free ski clinic for dozens of adaptive skiers.

21 Jun 2016

NR 16-016: Powerhouse tour July 16 at Cordell Hull Dam

CARTHAGE, Tenn. (June 21, 2016) – Cordell Hull Dam is offering a free public tour of the powerhouse 9 a.m. Saturday, July 16. It’s the last public tour of the 2016 recreation season.

12 May 2016

NR 16-009: Powerhouse tours planned at Cordell Hull Dam

CARTHAGE, Tenn. (May 12, 2016) – Cordell Hull Dam is offering free public tours of the powerhouse 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11, and 9 a.m. July 16.