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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'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...'

7/19/2024
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September

10 Sep 2020
20-049 Winter crossing hours resume at Lower Granite Dam
Clarkston, Wash. – Lower Granite Lock and Dam, near Pomeroy, Wash., has come to the end of its summer hours. Beginning Monday, Sept. 7, the dam returned to the regular 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday through Saturday schedule.
10 Sep 2020
20-048 Little Goose Dam to close public dam crossing Tuesday to perform maintenance
Starbuck, Wash. – Officials at Little Goose Lock and Dam are closing dam crossings to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in order to perform maintenance on top of the dam.
10 Sep 2020
55th Chief of Engineers takes Command, outlines priorities
Lieutenant General (LTG) Todd T. Semonite, Commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), relinquished command to LTG Scott Spellmon in a short virtual ceremony September 10, 2020.
9 Sep 2020
DHA Job Announcement: R&H C&M Foreman
Opening and Closing Dates: 09/09/20 – 09/15/20
9 Sep 2020
Using natural infrastructure to increase resilience for military installations
In this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Brig. Gen. Patrice Melancon, executive director of the Program Management Office, Tyndall Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force, shares how she and her team are incorporating the principles and practices of Engineering With Nature into the Air Force’s Installation of the Future initiative.
9 Sep 2020
DHA Job Announcement: Steersman/1st Mate/Assistant Master, Motor Vessel Mississippi
Opening and Closing Dates: 09/09/20 - 09/15/20
9 Sep 2020
NR 20-023: Cheatham Lake Right Bank Recreation Area closed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the immediate closure of the Right Bank Recreation Area Beach at Cheatham Lake in Ashland City, Tennessee, due to elevated levels of Escherichia coli (E. Coli.). The area is still open for picnicking and boat launching.
9 Sep 2020
Vicksburg District to host Meet the District virtual open house
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will host its inaugural Meet the District Virtual Open House Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will provide large and small business representatives; university, community college and vocational school administrators; political and community leaders; and members of the public with the opportunity to learn about the district’s mission as well as its career and business opportunities
9 Sep 2020
Temporary Road and Park Closures at Lake Sidney Lanier
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Project Management Office at Lake Sidney Lanier advises the public that Buford Dam Road will be temporarily closed for roadway maintenance at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. It is expected that the work will be completed by 5 p.m. During this time, use Highway 20 as an alternate route.
9 Sep 2020
Early drawdown scheduled at Smithville Lake
SMITHVILLE, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake announce a two-foot drawdown starting early November in order to safely conduct maintenance repairs on the stilling basin.

News Releases

10 Sep 2020
20-049 Winter crossing hours resume at Lower Granite Dam
Clarkston, Wash. – Lower Granite Lock and Dam, near Pomeroy, Wash., has come to the end of its summer hours. Beginning Monday, Sept. 7, the dam returned to the regular 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday through Saturday schedule.
10 Sep 2020
20-048 Little Goose Dam to close public dam crossing Tuesday to perform maintenance
Starbuck, Wash. – Officials at Little Goose Lock and Dam are closing dam crossings to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in order to perform maintenance on top of the dam.
10 Sep 2020
55th Chief of Engineers takes Command, outlines priorities
Lieutenant General (LTG) Todd T. Semonite, Commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), relinquished command to LTG Scott Spellmon in a short virtual ceremony September 10, 2020.
9 Sep 2020
DHA Job Announcement: R&H C&M Foreman
Opening and Closing Dates: 09/09/20 – 09/15/20
9 Sep 2020
Using natural infrastructure to increase resilience for military installations
In this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Brig. Gen. Patrice Melancon, executive director of the Program Management Office, Tyndall Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force, shares how she and her team are incorporating the principles and practices of Engineering With Nature into the Air Force’s Installation of the Future initiative.
9 Sep 2020
DHA Job Announcement: Steersman/1st Mate/Assistant Master, Motor Vessel Mississippi
Opening and Closing Dates: 09/09/20 - 09/15/20
9 Sep 2020
NR 20-023: Cheatham Lake Right Bank Recreation Area closed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the immediate closure of the Right Bank Recreation Area Beach at Cheatham Lake in Ashland City, Tennessee, due to elevated levels of Escherichia coli (E. Coli.). The area is still open for picnicking and boat launching.
9 Sep 2020
Vicksburg District to host Meet the District virtual open house
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will host its inaugural Meet the District Virtual Open House Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will provide large and small business representatives; university, community college and vocational school administrators; political and community leaders; and members of the public with the opportunity to learn about the district’s mission as well as its career and business opportunities
9 Sep 2020
Temporary Road and Park Closures at Lake Sidney Lanier
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Project Management Office at Lake Sidney Lanier advises the public that Buford Dam Road will be temporarily closed for roadway maintenance at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. It is expected that the work will be completed by 5 p.m. During this time, use Highway 20 as an alternate route.
9 Sep 2020
Early drawdown scheduled at Smithville Lake
SMITHVILLE, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake announce a two-foot drawdown starting early November in order to safely conduct maintenance repairs on the stilling basin.