5 Mar 2025

Fishing Creek Campground temporarily closed for major waterline repairs

The Lake Cumberland Resource Manager’s Office announces the temporary closure of Fishing Creek Campground due to essential repairs needed for the campground’s waterlines.

21 Feb 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides update on water management and project operations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District continues active water management operations across the Cumberland River Basin following recent rainfall. Releases over the last several days have allowed the district to regain up to 78.7% of flood storage capacity above Nashville.

19 Feb 2025

Corps continues controlled water releases following heavy rainfall, emphasizes public safety near dams

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District continues to actively manage water releases following significant rainfall across the Cumberland River Basin this past weekend. While precipitation has moved out of the region, ongoing reservoir operations are critical to maintaining dam safety and regulating river stages throughout the region.

16 Feb 2025

Corps works to restore Cumberland River Basin Flood storage, reduce risk

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is implementing a phased approach to restore reservoir storage capacity in the Cumberland River Basin while maintaining flood risk management.

15 Feb 2025

Corps of Engineers increases operations as water levels rise across the Cumberland River Basin

With continued heavy rainfall and rising river levels, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is increasing its operational response to manage water releases and minimize flood risks along the Cumberland River and its tributaries.

14 Feb 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers preparing for heavy rainfall and river levels this weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is monitoring an expected 3 to 5 inches of rainfall across the Cumberland River Basin this weekend, with the heaviest amounts forecasted in the Cheatham Lake and Lake Barkley watersheds. With already saturated ground, most of the rain will run off into rivers and streams, leading to rising water levels. The Cumberland River at Nashville is expected to peak at 36.7 feet early Monday, below minor flood stage, while Clarksville could reach 50 feet, moderate flood stage, Sunday night. The Corps has adjusted dam operations at Wolf Creek, Dale Hollow, Center Hill, and J. Percy Priest to manage runoff and reduce flood risks.

10 Feb 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District monitoring heavy rainfall, preparing for potential flood impacts

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is closely monitoring a series of forecasted rain events expected to bring six to seven inches of rainfall across the region this week. With anticipated heavy rainfall and widespread coverage, water management operations have shifted to “Level 3 – Watch” operating conditions to manage potential flooding and navigation impacts.

7 Feb 2025

USACE and community partners celebrate completion of Cadiz Playground Accessibility Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with Cadiz-Trigg County Parks and Recreation and other local organizations, recently celebrated the completion of the Cadiz Playground and Accessibility Project at the Cadiz Recreation Area at Lake Barkley with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 7, 2025.

5 Feb 2025

USACE to host Site Visit for final contract of Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is hosting a Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit on February 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST at Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the final construction contract of the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project. This event will allow potential prime and subcontractors to tour the project site, understand the scope of work, and explore opportunities for small business participation in areas such as electrical work, welding, and material movement. The final contract includes completing the new lock, removing the cofferdam, decommissioning the existing lock, and restoring the surrounding site—significantly improving navigation efficiency on the Tennessee River.

4 Feb 2025

Old Hickory Dam tailwater boat ramp temporarily closed for debris cleanup

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the tailwater launching ramp and fishing platform below Old Hickory Lock & Dam, in Old Hickory, Tenn., is closing on Wednesday, Feb. 12, for contract crews to remove debris and downed trees from the nature trail and surrounding areas after an EF2 tornado passed over the project in Dec. 2023.