23 Jun 2012

75th Anniversary Fort Peck Dam: tested and true

"The sheer magnitude of this dam …and this day… are in perfect symmetry. And the spirit of human accomplishment – which resulted in the construction of Fort Peck Dam – is a story that should be known by all Americans," said Omaha District Commander, Colonel Robert Ruch to a crowd of 330 people gathered to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Fort Peck Dam.

23 Jun 2012

A short course in a big dam's history

A brief history of Fort Peck Dam which celebrated its 75th Anniversary in June 2012.

23 Jun 2012

Lake Barkley open house, tours of power plant, lock are well received

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (June 23, 2012)—The first Lake Barkley Resource Management Office Open House and public tours of the Barkley Power Plant and Navigation Lock in nearly 11 years were held today to better inform the public about the benefits these facilities provide to the nation. Public access to these U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District areas had been restricted since the 9-11 terrorist attacks.

22 Jun 2012

Corps welcomes NRC sea-level rise study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes the National Research Council report, "Sea-Level Rise for

22 Jun 2012

Dworshak announces July showings of nature-themed movies

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Visitors are invited to attend free nature-themed movie presentations at the Dworshak Dam Visitor Center theater during July, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at the dam announced today.

22 Jun 2012

Dworshak Reservoir almost full; July 4 outdoor fun awaits visitors

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Reservoir measured within 2 feet of full pool on Friday, June 22, and is on track to reach full-pool elevation -- 1,600 feet -- by Wednesday, July 4, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers announced today.

22 Jun 2012

Corps welcomes NRC sea-level rise study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes the National Research Council report, "Sea-Level Rise for the Coasts of California, Oregon, And Washington: Past, Present and Future," that was released June 22, 2012.

22 Jun 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers host public meeting to discuss Elm Creek feasibility study

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District and the City of Abilene

22 Jun 2012

USACE awards contract to improve electrical distribution in Southern Afghanistan

WINCHESTER, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District awarded a task order

22 Jun 2012

Big Sandy Lake expected to crest near record high

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, expects lake levels at Big Sandy Lake, near McGregor, Minn., to rise higher than originally forecast.