12 Dec 2024

Bobby Bartlett lauded for half century of stewardship at Dale Hollow Lake

CELINA, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Park Ranger Bobby Bartlett attended both the 50th and 75th anniversaries of Dale Hollow Dam and has been a steward of Dale Hollow Lake for half a century. He is somewhat of a legend in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers circles and in local communities for his water safety and public outreach work and as a caretaker of the lake and its recreation areas.

12 Dec 2024

MacArthur Lock closing for seasonal repair, maintenance

The Soo Locks’ MacArthur Lock will close for the Navigation Season to conduct seasonal repairs and maintenance on December 16, 2024. The Poe Lock will remain open until Jan. 15, 2025, or until commercial traffic ceases, whichever occurs first. The Soo Locks operating season is fixed by federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440). “The 800-foot-long MacArthur Lock, built in 1943, is now 81 years old; this maintenance period is critical to keeping the lock in operation during the shipping season,” Maintenance Branch Chief Nicholas Pettit said. The MacArthur Lock has seen 2,806 lockages and 5,170 passages (number of vessels) since opening April 24, 2024, to now, December 12, 2024.

11 Dec 2024

Over 300 attend LRD Industry Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) hosted Industry Day on Wednesday, December 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over 300 members from different industry sectors attended as they learned about USACE LRD’s regional mission, upcoming opportunities, and network with USACE employees across seven regional districts.

10 Dec 2024

Corps of Engineers awards contract for a new lock chamber at Montgomery Locks and Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has awarded a nearly $770 million contract to construct a new 110-foot by 600-foot lock chamber at Montgomery Locks and Dam in Monaca, Pennsylvania.

10 Dec 2024

Ready to respond whenever storms strike the Pittsburgh Region

The Pittsburgh District mitigates flood damages throughout its 26,000 square foot region with a network of 16 strategically placed reservoirs that capture storm runoff and reduce downstream risks. The system of reservoirs has prevented $48 billion in damages since their construction began after the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day Flood. The district monitors water levels year-round, adjusts dam operations during storms, collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies, and provides technical and disaster recovery assistance to improve community resilience against future storms.

9 Dec 2024

USMA Cadets Visit Cincinnati, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division

On November 14, 2024, cadets from the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) at the United States Military Academy visited the USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. They attended informational sessions led by LRD leadership and staff, received mentorship from LRD Division Commander Maj. Gen. Mark C. Quander, reviewed LRD missions and projects, and gained critical advice and insights for their own senior capstone projects.

9 Dec 2024

Chickamauga Lock replacement project reaches milestone with delivery of miter gates

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with Shimmick Construction and the Tennessee Valley Authority, is advancing the Chickamauga Lock replacement project with the delivery of 14 miter gate components from Dec. 5-23. These gates, designed to improve efficiency and reliability, mark a critical milestone in the construction of the new 110-foot by 600-foot navigation lock. Once completed, the new lock will significantly enhance capacity, accommodating up to nine jumbo barges at a time, boosting efficiency by 80% for commercial vessels on the Tennessee River.

6 Dec 2024

Fire damages vacant former Nolin River Lake Project Office

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District was notified of an early morning fire at Nolin River Lake in Bee Spring, Kentucky, which caused extensive damage to the vacant former Nolin River Lake Project Office located by the Control Tower. There are no injuries reported and all personnel are accounted for. The nearby control tower, dam and critical facilities did not sustain damaged during the fire. The dam continues to operate as designed. There is no anticipated impact to operations.

6 Dec 2024

Breaking barriers and building legacies: Cayce Grall’s role in the Chickamauga Lock Replacement

The article highlights Cayce Grall’s journey from growing up near the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga to leading its replacement project as project manager-forward for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District. The new lock, replacing the aging 1939 structure, will modernize navigation and support the regional economy. As the first female quality assurance engineer on the project, Grall inspires others, especially young women, to pursue engineering careers. For Grall, this project is a personal legacy, combining her professional achievements with her deep ties to her hometown.

6 Dec 2024

Wilson Lock main chamber reopening planned for 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and the Tennessee Valley Authority have decided, following a joint risk assessment of the main chamber of Wilson Lock on the Tennessee River near Florence, not to reopen the chamber until the phase 2 dewatering is completed.