3 May 2017

Geology Day at Bonneville Lock and Dam

Bonneville Lock and Dam will host its annual Geology Day event at the Washington Shore Visitor Complex on Thursday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

14 Apr 2017

Parents ‘show and tell’ on ‘Take Your Kids to Work Day’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 14, 2017) – Excited youngsters eagerly donned life jackets today for the chance to learn about navigation and water safety on board several Corps of Engineers boats docked on the Cumberland River at Music City’s Riverfront. Throughout the day they participated in lots of fun activities, learned about Nashville District operations and missions, and their parents did a lot of “show and tell” on “Take Your Kids to Work Day.”

10 Apr 2017

Nashville District names Blackman Employee of the Month for February 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 7, 2017) – Laurel Blackman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Construction Division geologist, is the district’s employee of the month for February 2017.

17 Mar 2017

District geologists educate Mosul Dam engineers on GIS modeling

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 17, 2017) – Five engineers from the Ministry of Water Resources at the Mosul Dam project in Iraq and one engineer from Trevi S.p.A., the construction company working on the project, recently completed three weeks of training with a U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Data Management Reach Back Team. They learned about a Nashville District developed Mosul Dam Geographic Information Systems model, the GIS software, and the geology model of Mosul Dam.

13 Jul 2016

Corps geologist learns the ropes

It’s said a really good geologist needs to know a bit of everything: physics, chemistry, geography, math, biology, engineering … and how about climbing skills that would make Spiderman jealous? Read about Coralie Wilhite, a Sacramento District engineer on her way up!

4 Apr 2013

USACE begins Dam Safety Modification Study on Herbert Hoover Dike

“The Dam Safety Modification Study is a comprehensive, system-wide study intended to identify risks in the system, and to recommend the necessary measures that can reduce the risk of failure,” said Tim Willadsen, HHD project manager. While certain sections of the dike have been studied before, HHD has never undergone a review this comprehensive and detailed. Each segment of the dike will be thoroughly reviewed for its geology and geometry, with particular attention given to scenarios that would cause the dike to fail.

20 Aug 2012

Corps of Engineers geology, geotech experts explore subsurface technology

From Geoprobes to drilling rigs, the fleet includes advanced technology that allows Savannah's specialized team to investigate a wide range of subsurface environments.

14 Mar 2012

Exploratory drilling brings out benefits of partnership between districts

SILVER POINT, Tenn. (March 14, 2012) – A drill rig crew from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District extracted core samples here today that are being closely examined by Nashville District geologists at Center Hill Lake near what is known as the Saddle Dam. However, the exploratory drilling is revealing more than just the condition of rock formations; it’s also bringing out the benefits of the two districts partnering together to explore the movement of water seepage through the karst geology in the area.