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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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10 Sep 2020
20-048 Little Goose Dam to close public dam crossing Tuesday to perform maintenance
Starbuck, Wash. – Officials at Little Goose Lock and Dam are closing dam crossings to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in order to perform maintenance on top of the dam.
9 Sep 2020
DHA Job Announcement: R&H C&M Foreman
Opening and Closing Dates: 09/09/20 – 09/15/20
9 Sep 2020
DHA Job Announcement: Steersman/1st Mate/Assistant Master, Motor Vessel Mississippi
Opening and Closing Dates: 09/09/20 - 09/15/20
9 Sep 2020
NR 20-023: Cheatham Lake Right Bank Recreation Area closed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the immediate closure of the Right Bank Recreation Area Beach at Cheatham Lake in Ashland City, Tennessee, due to elevated levels of Escherichia coli (E. Coli.). The area is still open for picnicking and boat launching.
9 Sep 2020
Vicksburg District to host Meet the District virtual open house
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will host its inaugural Meet the District Virtual Open House Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will provide large and small business representatives; university, community college and vocational school administrators; political and community leaders; and members of the public with the opportunity to learn about the district’s mission as well as its career and business opportunities
9 Sep 2020
Temporary Road and Park Closures at Lake Sidney Lanier
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Project Management Office at Lake Sidney Lanier advises the public that Buford Dam Road will be temporarily closed for roadway maintenance at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. It is expected that the work will be completed by 5 p.m. During this time, use Highway 20 as an alternate route.
9 Sep 2020
Early drawdown scheduled at Smithville Lake
SMITHVILLE, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake announce a two-foot drawdown starting early November in order to safely conduct maintenance repairs on the stilling basin.
9 Sep 2020
Corps closes recreation areas due to Willamette Valley fires
Due to multiple fires burning throughout the Willamette Valley, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is closing several recreation areas it manages near its dams.
9 Sep 2020
Army Corps updates road closure status at Francis E. Walter Dam
The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced the Route 940 entrance to the Francis E. Walter Dam will reopen on Sept. 18, 2020. The Bear Creek White Haven Road entrance to the dam will then close to traffic as road repairs shift to that area. Road repairs and paving work has been ongoing since June 2020 and is being conducted in phases.
9 Sep 2020
Potential Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) concern at Piedmont Lake
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that conditions exist in the outlet works area at Piedmont Lake in Piedmont, Ohio, that could result in the presence and possible release of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gases.