13 Jun 2018

NR 18-020: Corps of Engineers invites public to J. Percy Priest Dam’s 50th Anniversary celebration

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 13, 2018) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the public to attend a ceremony to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir 10 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2018. The dam will serve as the backdrop for this historical occasion.

18 Jan 2018

Nashville District celebrating its 130th Anniversary in 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2018) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2018. The Nashville District formed from the Chattanooga District to construct a series of locks and dams on the Cumberland River. Army Special Order 191 created the district Aug. 18, 1888, and Lt. Col. John W. Barlow took command.

13 Sep 2017

Tennessee Crossroads to feature Dale Hollow Dam’s story

CELINA, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2017) – Where do you go when you want to learn about the unique and exiting places in Tennessee? Well the Tennessee Crossroads television program of course! And where does the Tennessee Crossroads staff go to learn about sustainable power and endless recreational opportunities? No place other than here at Dale Hollow Dam and Lake!

14 Aug 2017

Officials rededicate Milford Lake Dam on 50th anniversary

Milford, Kan. — Local, state and federal officials gathered Saturday to rededicate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Milford Lake Dam fifty years after its original dedication at East Rolling Hills Park. The ceremony commemorated the 50th anniversary of Milford filling to capacity.

19 Aug 2016

NR 16-022: Barkley Dam 50th anniversary commemoration moved indoors

KUTTAWA, Ky. (Aug. 19, 2016) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Barkley Dam is being moved indoors tomorrow due to the high chance of rain in the forecast. The event will now be held 11 a.m. at the Badget Playhouse Theater located at 1838 J. H. O’Brien Avenue in Grand Rivers, Ky.

5 Jan 2016

Tionesta Lake turns 75

Tionesta Lake staff is hosting an Open House celebrating 75 years of service, Jan. 9. Visitors are invited to tour the updated Visitor Center, look at displays, listen to audio visual programs, browse through historic and cultural photos, and exhibits.

24 Sep 2015

Shenango Dam marks 50th anniversary

Shenango Dam is hosting a free open house, Saturday, Sept. 26 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., to commemorate the dam’s 50 years of service.

15 Aug 2013

Nashville District celebrates its 125th Anniversary

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 15, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is celebrating 125 years of service to the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers Basins and to the Nation that began when the district was created Aug. 18, 1888 under the command of Lt. Col. John W. Barlow.