Great Lakes and Ohio River Division News Releases

USACE announces reopening date for Littcarr Campground at Carr Creek Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:13:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces that Littcarr Campground at Carr Creek Lake in Sassafras, Kentucky, is scheduled to reopen April 27 following an extended closure due to historic flooding.

USACE seeks proposals for Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement for Barren River Lake’s Tailwater Campground Recreation Area

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:45:50 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is seeking proposals from Non-Federal Public Entities to enter a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement (CCSCMA) for the purpose of co-managing recreational sites with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The recreational site under consideration is located at Barren River Lake and includes the Tailwater Campground in Allen County, Kentucky.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:02:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program. Nationwide permits authorize activities that are similar in nature and cause no more than minimal adverse environmental impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources separately or on a cumulative basis. Activities range from work associated with aids to navigation and utility lines to residential developments and maintenance activities.

USACE announces temporary closure of public access to McAlpine Locks and Dam Training Center and overlook area

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:33:00 GMT

Due to increased force protection conditions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing all public access to the McAlpine Locks and Dam Training Center and Shippingport Island, effective immediately.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:52:00 GMT

Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

USACE announces new management of Pikes Ridge Recreation Area at Green River Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:53:59 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces new management of the Pikes Ridge Campground recreation area at Green River Lake near Campbellsville, Kentucky. Effective March 1, 2026, Pikes Ridge Campground Recreation Area will be managed under a lease agreement with Common Capital RE Holdings LLC, with BrightSky Campgrounds overseeing day-to-day operations and reservation services on behalf of the lessee.

USACE announces new management of Cave Creek Recreation Area at Rough River Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:51:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces new management of the Cave Creek recreation area at Rough River Lake near Falls of Rough, Kentucky, for the 2026 recreation season. Effective March 1, 2026, Cave Creek Campground will be managed under a lease agreement with Common Capital RE Holdings LLC, with BrightSky Campgrounds overseeing day-to-day operations and reservation services on behalf of the lessee.

USACE announces upcoming maintenance activities at Cagles Mill Lake

Press Operations — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:41:00 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will be conducting maintenance activities at Cagles Mill Lake in Poland, Indiana. These activities are scheduled to begin mid-March and last through June 2026.

USACE announces new management of North Fork recreation area at Rough River Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces new management of the North Fork recreation area at Rough River Lake near Falls of Rough, Kentucky, for the 2026 recreation season. Effective immediately, North Fork Campground will be managed by Brightsky Campgrounds.

Phase 2 of Rough River Lake Dam project to be discussed at public meeting Feb. 24

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will host an informational public meeting to provide an update on Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project at Rough River Lake in Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

USACE announces new management of Wax Campground recreation area at Nolin River Lake

Press Operations — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:12:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces new management of the Wax Campground recreation area at Nolin River Lake in Grayson County, Kentucky, for the 2026 recreation season. Effective immediately, Wax Campground will be managed by Wax Marina.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:54:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards construction contract for Phase 2 of Rough River Dam Safety Modification project

Press Operations — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:19:06 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, awarded a base contract for $320 million to Thalle-Bauer LLC., out of Hillsborough, North Carolina, Dec. 18, for Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project. This is a base and option contract with the total contract value expected to be around $655M at contract completion. Phase 2 will include construction of a new outlet works and a full-depth cutoff wall across the dam, which will provide permanent risk reduction to communities downstream.

USACE Louisville, Nashville districts to co-host Regulatory Program Workshop

Press Operations — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:11:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and Nashville District will co-host a free Regulatory Transformation Workshop on Tuesday, Jan 13 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (EDT) at the Seelbach Hilton Hotel, located at 500 S 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202. All partners, stakeholders and the public are invited to attend to learn more about the USACE Regulatory Program, including recent initiatives to improve the timeliness of permit decisions while ensuring the protection of important aquatic resources and navigation.

Fisherman's Access Trail on Shippingport Island is temporarily closed due to thefts, misuse

Press Operations — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:35:00 GMT

The Fisherman’s Access Trail located along the western bank of Shippingport Island within the Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area in Louisville, Kentucky, is temporarily closed from public access effective immediately due to ongoing improper uses of the site.

Temporary navigation restrictions at McAlpine Locks and Dam for LG&E power line replacement

Press Operations — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:58:00 GMT

This week, a contractor for Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) will perform maintenance on power lines that cross over the Portland Canal, just upstream of McAlpine Locks and Dam at Ohio River Mile 605 in Louisville, Kentucky.

USACE to conduct routine dam maintenance activities at Barren River Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:22:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will be conducting dam maintenance activities at Barren River Lake in Glasgow, Kentucky, which could impact public access to the tailwater area. These activities are tentatively scheduled to begin Aug. 10 and last through Aug. 17, 2025.

USACE announces upcoming maintenance activities at Nolin River Lake

Press Operations — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:51:37 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will be conducting maintenance activities this summer at Nolin River Lake in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, which could impact public access to the tailwater area and lake levels during the period of work. Visitors may see construction equipment being staged near the stilling basin as early as today, as these activities are scheduled to begin mid-July and last through August 2025.

USACE provides high water update for Monroe Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:52:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is actively monitoring water levels at Monroe