18 Apr 2025

Miter gate installation begins at Chickamauga Lock

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 18, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with Shimmick Construction and Tennessee Valley Authority, recently began erecting massive miter gates for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project. This milestone brings the project closer to its goal of enabling both recreational vessels and commercial barges to pass through the new lock chamber, a critical step in modernizing regional infrastructure.

17 Apr 2025

Heavyweight precision: Medium capacity fleet tackles 235,000-pound miter gates repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Medium Capacity Fleet removed the miter gates from the main chamber to perform repairs at New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Stratton, Ohio, April 15, 2025.

17 Apr 2025

USACE announces upcoming dam maintenance activities at West Fork Lake (Winton Woods Lake)

In coordination with Great Parks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will be conducting dam maintenance activities at West Fork Lake (better known locally as Winton Woods Lake) in Cincinnati, Ohio’s village of Greenhills, which will impact recreation for lake visitors. These activities are scheduled to begin Aug. 1 and last through November 2025.

14 Apr 2025

Safety is Top Focus as Repairs Resume on Cleveland West Pier

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District will continue repairs to the Cleveland West Pier this week. Visitors to Wendy Park and boaters on the Cuyahoga River are reminded to observe all safety signs and instructions as USACE and Cleveland Metroparks complete improvements to this popular recreation spot and critical piece of federal infrastructure.

11 Apr 2025

Corps of Engineers continues preparation for remediation at Shallow Land Disposal Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces it has continued to make progress in its preparation for the remediation operations at the Shallow Land Disposal Area in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

9 Apr 2025

Corps to host virtual public scoping meeting for Tionesta Lake master plan, environmental assessment updates

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a virtual public scoping meeting to review the environmental assessment and proposed changes for the Tionesta Lake master plan. The district is also seeking public input about environmental and recreational topics to consider during the master plan revision process.

8 Apr 2025

Johnson County Section 202 Flood Risk Reduction Project Public Meeting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District is conducting a public meeting to update the community on the construction of the Johnson County Section 202 Flood Risk Reduction Project Monday, April 14, 2025, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Country Music Highway Museum, 100 Stave Branch Rd, Staffordsville, Ky. 41256.

8 Apr 2025

Pittsburgh geologist supports rapid response task force to assess landslides after Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene unleashed 15 inches of rain over two days in October 2024, the flood waters did not just recede quietly in North Carolina in the storm’s aftermath. Beyond the flood waters, the storm triggered landslides that crashed down on communities without warning. The region experienced generational levels of devastation.

7 Apr 2025

Lockport Lock Reopens After Temporary Repairs: Permanent Fix Scheduled for Fall

Lockport Lock reopened Friday, April 4th, after undergoing a temporary closure for construction and repairs. The lock had been closed since January 28th for maintenance repairs and upper gate lift replacement. It was expected to reopen at the end of March, but severe cracking was found on the lower miter gates. Temporary repairs were made while parts are being manufactured for the permanent replacement.

7 Apr 2025

Barren River Lake climbs to new record high pool

Barren River Lake in Glasgow, Kentucky, has set a record high pool as of today, April 7, 2025. As of 6:00 a.m., Barren River Lake was at 583.6 feet MSL (mean sea level) and utilizing 81 percent of flood storage, and still rising. The previous record was set 36 years ago in March 1989 when the pool reached 583 feet MSL.