24 May 2024

Tuttle Creek Lake temporarily closes stilling basin due to construction projects

Officials will temporarily close the stilling basin at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan, Kansas, due to two construction projects at the lake. The stilling basin is set to temporarily close on May 28, 2024, and will be closed for three to four months, June through September, while the first construction project, a rock overlay project, also known as riprap, is completed. However, the duration of the project will be dependent on weather and the level of the lake.

24 May 2024

Corps of Engineers urges caution during potentially stormy Memorial Day weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 24, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is monitoring forecasted weather conditions at USACE dam and recreation sites along the Cumberland River system and urges local residents to practice water safety during outdoor activity over the weekend.

24 May 2024

Hartwell Lake day-use fees must be paid by credit, debit card at automated fee stations

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Now that warm weather is here, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, at Hartwell Lake and Dam Project Office would like to remind park visitors to bring a debit or credit card to pay for the use of a boat ramp and/or visits to day-use parks, as cash isn’t accepted at the automated fee stations.

24 May 2024

It could have been so much worse: How the Pittsburgh District prevented six feet of water from reaching downtown

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District faced back-to-back high-water events due to heavy rains in April, holding back an estimated six feet of flooding from reaching the Point of Pittsburgh.

24 May 2024

USACE reopens several swim beaches at Beaver Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Project Office has reopened swim beaches at Hickory Creek, Horseshoe Bend Campground, Indian Creek, Lost Bridge South, Prairie Creek, Rocky Branch Day Use, Rocky Branch Campground, War Eagle, and Horseshoe Bend Day Use Area located on Beaver Lake.

24 May 2024

USACE Ranger promotes water safety at White Oak Elementary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Stephen Cahn, a seasoned expert in water safety, recently visited White Oak Elementary School. His purpose was to read the new Bobber Water Safety book to kindergarten students, a timely reminder of the importance of water safety as summer approaches.

24 May 2024

A Handshake Agreement Worth its Weight in Gold

As recreation season ramps up, so have the safety measures. The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, partnered with a local group, Friends of Lake O' the Pines, on a project to update the lake’s courtesy docks, April 22, 2024.

24 May 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expands Port of Baltimore Limited Access Channel

Along with the removal of the M/V Dali, salvage crews expanded the Port of Baltimore limited access

24 May 2024

Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 165/265 across Table Rock Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a single-lane closure of Highway 165/265 across Table Rock Dam and the adjacent auxiliary spillway from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. May 28, 2024, for a routine bridge inspection.

24 May 2024

USACE closes Waveland Park swim beaches until further notice

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Blue Mountain Lake Field Office is closing the swim beach at Waveland Park until further notice.