Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

Press Operations — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on April 1, 2024.

Army signs rule to implement credit assistance for dam safety projects

Press Operations — Wed, 17 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the signing of a final rule to implement a new credit assistance program for dam safety projects.

USACE Publishes Policy Update for Inundation Maps and the National Inventory of Dams

Press Operations — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:26:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published Engineer Circular 1110-2-6075, “Inundation Maps and Emergency Action Plans and Incident Management for Dams and Levee Systems,” in October. This update allows for the use and public dissemination of inundation maps in emergency action plans (EAP) and the National Inventory of Dams (NID), It also provides the dam safety community access to critical information about residual flood risks from USACE dams and levees.

Winter won't stop work on L-536 levee repairs

Press Operations — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:19:00 GMT

Despite winter conditions, work continues on the L-536 levee setback south of Rock Port, Missouri. Repairs to the original in-line portion of the levee are scheduled to be substantially complete within the next month. Construction of the levee setback portion of the project continues despite the freezing temperatures.

Work to begin on the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks scour repair project

Press Operations — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 12:21:00 GMT

Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials have announced work will begin on the Emergency Scour Repair Project September 15.

Corps of Engineers closes fourth breach on Levee System L-536 near Corning, Missouri

Press Operations — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:49:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District closed the last of four breaches earmarked for repair along the Missouri River Levee System L-536, northwest of Corning, Missouri Monday.

Corps of Engineers closes third of four breaches on Levee System L-536 near Corning, Missouri

Press Operations — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 21:57:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District closed the third of four breaches earmarked for repair along the Missouri River Levee System L-536, northwest of Corning, Missouri Thursday.

John W. Flannagan and North Fork of Pound River Lakes Master Plans Revision

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:57:00 GMT

The Huntington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), hereby informs the public of the initiation of the process to update the John W. Flannagan Lake and North Fork of Pound River Lake Master Plans into one Regional Master Plan and Integrated Environmental Assessment. USACE defines a master plan as the strategic land use management document that guides the comprehensive management and development of all recreational, natural, and cultural resources throughout the life of the water resource development projects. The master plans are a vital tool produced and used by USACE to guide the responsible stewardship of USACE-administered lands and resources for the benefit of present and future generations. Public participation is critical to the successful revision of the master plans.

Corps of Engineers closes Missouri River Levee System L-536 breach near Corning, Missouri

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:22:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District closed another breach along the Missouri River Levee System L-536, northwest of Corning, Missouri Saturday.

20-044 Irrigation pump for Lewiston Levee breaks; Corps makes plans for replacement

Press Operations — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 21:09:00 GMT

Clarkston, Wash. -- Maintenance staff from the Lower Granite Natural Resources Management Office, part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps), have discovered that the irrigation pump responsible for operating the irrigation system along the Snake River section of the Lewiston Levee, has stopped working.

Corps awards contract to complete levee repairs on multiple levee systems in, Sheridan County, Wyoming

Press Operations — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:24:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District awarded a $3.55M construction contract to Relyant Global LLC of Maryville, Tennessee on July 24, for the rehabilitation of Little Goose Creek Left Bank,Big Goose Creek Right Bank and Goose Creek Right Bank Levee Systems damaged by the spring 2019 flooding. The duration of the contract is 150 days after the notice to proceed.

Kansas Citys Levees – request for contractor feedback on Large Levee Raise Project

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District is requesting feedback from contractors and industry regarding the upcoming large levee and floodwall raise project along the Argentine, Armourdale, and Central Industrial District levee units in Kansas City, Kan. and Kansas City, Mo.

USACE Walter F. George Lake To Begin Water Drawdown August 1st

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District announced today that on August 1, 2020, the District will begin its scheduled 3-foot water level drawdown at Walter F. George Lake, in preparation for planned repairs to the dikes at Walter F. George Dam damaged by Hurricane Michael in 2018.

Corps of Engineers to Increase Coralville Lake Outflows

Press Operations — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:54:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is preparing to temporarily increase outflows at the Coralville Reservoir. This minor deviation to normal operations, which will occur on or around June 30 depending on precipitation in the area, was implemented due to recent rainfall on already saturated soils that has resulted in high inflows into Coralville Reservoir.

USACE to discuss American River erosion protection work at June 15 virtual public meeting

Press Operations — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:26:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and Central Valley Flood Protection Board will co-host a virtual public meeting June 15 to discuss the draft environmental documents related to proposed erosion work along the lower American River in Sacramento.

Corps awards final cutoff wall contract for HHD rehabilitation

Press Operations — Fri, 01 May 2020 17:07:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, awarded the final contract for the cutoff wall required as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD), the earthen structure surrounding Lake Okeechobee.

Update on levee rehabilitation in the Kansas City District

Press Operations — Fri, 01 May 2020 12:59:00 GMT

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to update our partners and the public on progress made in our levee rehabilitation program. There are 66 levee systems on target for repairs, some with breeches, some with other surface damage such as grass kill or scour holes. The Corps currently has 24 contracts awarded with another 16 currently advertised for bids or pending award. Contractors have begun moving dirt on 8 of the 24 awarded contracts – this number is increasing daily.

Corps of Engineers releases PSA on COVID-19 and levee restoration activities

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 22:51:00 GMT

Col. John Hudson, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District issued a public service announcement Friday regarding the district's efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and levee repairs.

Construction on Marysville Ring Levee Phase 2B and 3 to begin. Phase C cutoff wall to be built

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded a $22.5 million construction contract March 27 to Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC, of Rocklin, California, for 2.8 miles of improvements to the levee that surrounds Marysville, California.

Corps of Engineers awards contract to complete levee repairs on Union and No Name Dike Levee System

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District awarded a $1.68 million construction contract to KEU Inc. of Vancouver, Washington, Monday to repair the Union and No Name Dike Levee System between Valley and Fremont, Nebraska. The contract will allow the team to fully repair the system damaged during the March 2019 flooding. It is estimated that there are more than 1300 structures and property worth $1 billion behind the system.