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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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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.

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23 Apr 2021
Army Corps announces road closure at Francis E. Walter Dam
The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced sections of Walter Dam Road (and through traffic between Bear Creek Road and Route 940) will be closed from April 26 through June 30 for repairs and road reconstruction.
5 Oct 2020
Army Corps shares details on final recreational water release of season at Francis E. Walter Dam
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31 Aug 2020
Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam
The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2020 Francis E. Walter Dam Flow Management Plan. The Army Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir.
11 Aug 2020
Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam
The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2020 Francis E. Walter Dam Flow Management Plan. The Army Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir.

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Wilmington District Commander Col. Brad Morgan briefed bipartisan Congressional staffers yesterday at Burnett Reservoir on USACE #HurricaneHelene debris removal efforts and support for the city of Asheville’s efforts to provide clean water to area residents. 📷: Nayelli Guerrero https://t.co/FTbfRTI9Lb

Wilmington District Commander Col. Brad Morgan briefed bipartisan Congressional staffers yesterday at Burnett Reservoir on USACE #HurricaneHelene debris removal efforts and support for the city of Asheville’s efforts to provide clean water to area residents. 📷: Nayelli Guerrero https://t.co/FTbfRTI9Lb

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RT @USACEBaltimore: 🛳 Baltimore District Commander Col. Francis Pera joined MPA Executive Director Jonathan Daniels and our partners at the…

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RT @USACESacramento: We recently conducted inspections of four dams following the recent 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northern…

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Last week the @TeamSaintLouis hosted the #USACE Hydraulic Steel Structures and Hydraulic Composite Structures Workshop. These critical structures control and regulate water at our locks, dams, and flood risk reduction projects. #DamSafety https://t.co/rBPaTcPv6k

Last week the @TeamSaintLouis hosted the #USACE Hydraulic Steel Structures and Hydraulic Composite Structures Workshop. These critical structures control and regulate water at our locks, dams, and flood risk reduction projects. #DamSafety https://t.co/rBPaTcPv6k

.@SavannahCorps and its contractor have completed debris removal along the rights-of-way in Ben Hill and Dodge Counties in Georgia, following the damage caused by Hurricane #Helene in late September. More: https://t.co/pT7ALhtxW3 @fema @USArmy @AtlantaCorps @DeptofDefense #USACE https://t.co/eOT4qQYSgU

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